Raw Politics: MEPs react to Tusk's 'special place in hell' comment

Raw Politics: MEPs react to Tusk's 'special place in hell' comment
By Euronews
Share this articleComments
Share this articleClose Button
Copy/paste the article video embed link below:Copy to clipboardCopied

President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, delivered a major blow to Brexiteers on Wednesday, contemplating their "special place in hell".

ADVERTISEMENT

Donald Tusk has courted controversy by saying there is a "special place in hell for those who promoted Brexit without a plan".

He was speaking at a news conference in Brussels following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

Many politicians have been critical of the European Council President's remark, arguing that they were unprofessional and will further inhibit negotiations.

“He occupies a senior place in Brussels and European politics and seriously thinks that’s appropriate language," British MEP John Procter said on the Raw Politics.

Although his stinging comment ruffled the feathers of many Brexiteers, some politicians were more understanding of his comment.

“I think Donald Tusk is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve. Maybe there’s a sense too that at this eleventh hour that really we want to see progress,” said Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness.

Share this articleComments

You might also like

Unionists agree to restore government in Northern Ireland

Britain's post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down over beef and cheese

UK government accused of frightening immigrants into leaving the country