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UK must axe the pound if it wants to rejoin the European Union, senior MEP warns

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Millard-clothier, G. (2026, October 11). UK must axe the pound if it wants to rejoin the European Union, senior MEP warns. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16199487/UK-axe-pound-rejoin-European-Union-senior-MEP.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Sandro Gozi, an Italian-born French MEP, warns that the UK must abandon the pound and adopt the euro as conditions for rejoining the European Union. He advocates for a more integrated EU involving free movement of people and increased financial contributions from Britain. This stance contrasts with recent British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pro-EU sentiments, highlighting potential conflicts over democratic processes and public opinion in the UK regarding such stringent terms.

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Sandro Gozi, an Italian-born MEP and senior figure representing France in the European Parliament, warned that if Britain wants to rejoin the European Union, it would need to abandon the pound sterling. According to Gozi, who spoke with The Mail on Sunday, Britain would face demands for greater integration, including free movement of people, adopting the euro, and increased financial contributions to the EU. He described Brexit as a "democratic disaster" and suggested that reversing it would be a significant victory over Nigel Farage. Meanwhile, Anand Menon, director of the UK In A Changing Europe think-tank, stated that while the EU wants Britain back, it will seek the best deal for itself in negotiations. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pro-EU stance has already faced criticism.

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Brussels would insist on the UK ditching the pound as the price of rejoining the EU, according to a French Eurocrat. uncertain

UK → insist → Eurocrat

Sandro Gozi MEP last night told The Mail on Sunday he wanted to see Britain as part of a 'more integrated' European Union. asserted

he → tell → Union

But that would mean signing up to free movement of people, an 'army of Europeans' and the euro, as well as sending even more money to the continent. asserted

that → mean → continent

Italian-born Mr Gozi was formerly Italy's Europe minister and is now a senior figure representing France in Renew Europe in the EU Parliament. asserted

Gozi → bear → Parliament

He described Brexit as a 'democratic disaster' and claimed reneging on the 2016 referendum would be the 'biggest victory for us over Nigel Farage'. asserted

reneging → describe → Farage

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his dream is to see the UK 'rejoin the EU in my lifetime'. asserted

UK → say → lifetime

But all 27 member countries would have to agree to 'accession', while any new members are legally required to adopt the euro. asserted

members → have → euro

Anand Menon, political scientist and director of the UK In A Changing Europe think-tank, told the MoS: 'It is absolutely true that the EU would like us back in, but they will seek the best possible deal for themselves in achieving that.' The PM has already faced a backlash over his pro-EU comments. asserted

PM → tell → comments

Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith told the MoS: 'By making his prejudices in favour of the EU so clear, the Prime Minister's negotiating position is already hopeless. ' asserted

position → tell → EU

If the EU says jump, he says 'How high?' asserted

he → say → ?

The British people would never forgive the man who sacrificed the pound, ushered in free movement and gave Brussels back control of our laws. asserted

who → forgive → laws

Sandro Gozi MEP (pictured) last night told The Mail on Sunday he wanted to see Britain as part of a 'more integrated' European Union When Britain was part of the EU it has an opt out from joining the Eurozone Politicians on the continent have made it clear the UK would not get the same deal as the one it left. Mr Gozi said: 'It will have to start from scratch where we will have to apply our own rules.' Many Eurocrats believe that the UK should play a greater role in European defence co-operation. asserted

UK → picture → operation

The Spanish PM and the EU defence commissioner have both called for a European fighting force of 100,000 troops. asserted

PM → call → troops

Mr Gozi called on Mr Burnham to be part of this 'army of Europeans'. asserted

Gozi → call → Europeans

Downing Street declined to comment. asserted

Street → decline → ?

UK must axe the pound if it wants to rejoin the European Union, senior MEP warns

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