- Sir John Major has called for the UK to rejoin the European Union 's single market within the next five years, describing it as a crucial step to mend relations with Europe.
- He issued a scathing critique of Brexit 's economic impact, stating the UK is losing an estimated £100bn in trade and £40bn in tax receipts annually, making every Briton financially worse off.
- Sir John criticised Brexit campaign leaders, including Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Michael Gove, for making 'impossible promises' and using 'empty slogans' that failed to deliver a 'land of milk and honey'.
- He believes that while full EU rejoining is not imminent, the next generation will be instrumental in the UK's eventual return, noting that 68 per cent of people now consider leaving a mistake.
- Sir John also demanded greater transparency from Nigel Farage regarding a £5m donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire, questioning the obligations attached to such a substantial sum.
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