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Britain's Brexit Bill
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:36 pm
by Jimgym
Just read an article with says that British negotiators are drawing up a list of EU assets of approximately €150billion to offset the cost of leaving. Should make things very interesting in the next few months! I've often wondered why it was never mentioned that Britain must have a share of EU assets that need repaying. Looks like it's the start of tough negotiations.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02 ... -european/
Re: Britain's Brexit Bill
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:20 pm
by cyprusgrump
Jimgym wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:36 pm
Just read an article with says that British negotiators are drawing up a list of EU assets of approximately €150billion to offset the cost of leaving. Should make things very interesting in the next few months! I've often wondered why it was never mentioned that Britain must have a share of EU assets that need repaying. Looks like it's the start of tough negotiations.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02 ... -european/
The first reply to a demand from the EU for a Brexit bill is, "Can we see the external audited accounts please?"
As a net contributor to the EU (the second largest I believe), it is difficult to see how we can owe them anything...
Still, interesting negotiating points.
Re: Britain's Brexit Bill
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:34 pm
by geoffreys
The EU hasn't had audited accounts for 9 years.
Geoff.