Top Eurocrat Michel Barnier sparks anger by saying Britain could come BACK into the EU after Brexit
The EU's Brexit envoy said the UK could 'ask to join the EU' after we have left
BRITAIN could REJOIN the EU after Brexit, leading Eurocrat Michel Barnier has claimed.
Brussels' Brexit envoy was blasted by Tory MPs - who warned there is no way the UK will ever want to return to the European Union.
Speaking at a conference last night, Mr Barnier was asked whether Britain could change its mind about quitting the EU, .
He replied: "If the UK changes its red lines, then we will adapt immediately.
“After [Brexit] it will be a third country, and like a third country it can ask to join the EU."
He also vowed to oppose Nigel Farage's vision for Europe - revealing the ex-Ukip boss told him he wanted to see the EU collapse entirely.
Mr Barnier said to Mr Farage at a recent meeting: "You led Brexit, you won and now we are delivering Brexit.
"Can I ask you how you see the relationship between the UK and the EU after Brexit?"
But the Eurosceptic replied: "Mr Barnier, after Brexit the EU will no longer exist."
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Brexiteer MPs hit back at Mr Barnier for suggesting Brits might want to return to the EU in future.
Jacob Rees-Mogg told The Sun: "It is unlikely the UK would want to rejoin because as a new member would be have to sign up to all the existing arrangements including the Euro and Schengen."
Nigel Evans added: "After seeing how abusive the EU has been during the negotiations, why would we ever want to?"
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