FURY erupted last night after Germany said Britain should undo Brexit and strike a new EU trade deal.
Berlin’s finance chief Christian Lindner told the Brexit-bashing BBC we should “intensify” our relationship.
Berlin’s finance chief Christian Lindner told the Brexit-bashing BBC we should ‘intensify’ our relationshipGetty
Top Tories hit out at the remarks, and warned that a closer relationship is a “Trojan horse” for reversing the referendum.
Mr Lindner told the Beeb: “This is a standing invitation for the United Kingdom – if you want to intensify your trading relationship with the European Union, call us.
“We really appreciate the United Kingdom, its values and people.
“And I would really really appreciate it if we can intensify it again.”
The mischievous remarks come after Sir Keir Starmer said he will seek a closer relationship with Brussels if he is elected PM.
Furious Brexiteer Tories said the Germans are desperate for a closer deal with Brits because their economy has tanked.
But they warned that Britain’s independence is up for negotation.
Ex Cabinet minister Simon Clarke said: “We know there is no closer deal to be agreed without customs unions and single market membership, both of which would make Brexit pointless.
“Labour’s desire for a closer deal is either empty words or a Trojan Horse to overturn our vote for independence.”
Jacob Rees-Mogg added: “The UK economy is growing faster than Germany’s.
“So, of course they want to get us back into a bloc which benefits German manufacturers and French farmers.
“The British people will not stand for us rejoining the EU.”
Top Tory John Redwood said: “If Germany and the EU want fewer trade barriers with the Uk then they should just take them down. Any barriers are ones they imposed.
“If Germany wants the UK to accept more EU rules and requirements the answer is No.”
Labour have insisted they do not want to unpick Brexit, and said Sir Keir’s comments were just about sticking to high standards on food and animal welfare.
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