Verhofstadt: "Maybe the only thing that can save us is Nigel Farage now"
Liberal group leader Guy Verhofstadt warned on Tuesday (16 April) that the decision to grant the United Kingdom a Brexit extension last week could “poison” the European elections, in which the UK is now likely to take part.
“I fear that it will continue the uncertainty. I fear that it will prolong the indecision. And I fear most of all that it will import the Brexit mess into the European Union," ALDE chief Verhofstadt told MEPs in Strasbourg.
In a surprise admission, Verhofstadt said that "I never thought I'd say this in my life [...] but maybe the only thing that can save us is Nigel Farage", suggesting that Labour and Conservative forces will be forced to find a cross-party agreement to counter the former UKIP leader's new Brexit Party.
Talks are set to continue in Westminster later today between the two British parties, despite the lull of the Easter recess.
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Nobody despises Europe. But an ever growing number of people despise the EU. Love Europe, hate the EU. Damn right we do.
@jjameson3589
5 жыл бұрын
Agree...Let us take back our nation an rebuild once more!
@gumachad
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It is the same to claim you hate football because you do not like FIFA.
@BengVideo
4 жыл бұрын
Why hate EU so much? I don’t remember visa free travel in Europe and the same internet Tarif in other European countries before EU regulations
@BengVideo
3 жыл бұрын
derek hornby your sentence doesn’t even make sense so I guess you’re the imbecile
@arawn1061
2 жыл бұрын
But why?
We do not despise Europe. We love Europe. We despise the European Union
Leavers and remainers, Eurosceptics and Europhiles can all agree that this whole process has been a disaster and we want it to end.
@leonardjames3524
5 жыл бұрын
we just want to 'LEAVE'
@secularataturkist4674
5 жыл бұрын
@Nigel 61 Thing is we can't leave because it's based on lies
@r423sdex
4 жыл бұрын
You can smell the fear.
@twasb2000
2 жыл бұрын
@@leonardjames3524 except non of you really know or understand why. Having your chains pulled by Etonian schoolboys and media moguls
@leonardjames3524
2 жыл бұрын
@@twasb2000 we know enough, and people telling us that we don't know anything just makes us more determined.
Verhofstadt got that completely and utterly wrong, plus, we don't hate Europe....just the EU.
@siteman5055
5 жыл бұрын
@BesteKanaal1 I don't accept your opinion .None of countries are working together only companies making money. I haven't got time to explain it all to you on this comments section. Your entitled to believe what you want.....but look at the facts.
@siteman5055
5 жыл бұрын
@BesteKanaal1 Go educate yourself stupid man, you'r the one blindly following the eu and you can't see the wood from the trees. I lost my first job in 1975 due to the UK ,(Fishing Industry), joining the eu. Since then i have worked in the construction industry and seen foreign works undermine the wages for English people and if you think that's nonsense, go fuck yourself. There's many more reasons, but you bore me.
They all look so freakin miserable 😩
@johnbrendanoneill1029
4 жыл бұрын
They do look bad
The holes are now showing we got them thinking.Well done Nigel.Send in the auditors and expose this corrupt union. Ted.
@chewypiano7194
5 жыл бұрын
Ted Ogden Not really. He was opposed to the length of the extension, both too short too allow other options to be implemented and too long to maintain pressure on the Uk. If you can’t understand the simplest of videos, I pity for you.
@adammoss5284
5 жыл бұрын
A dose of Ann Widdecombe will do those eurocrats the power of good!
All his hard work! I'm sure he's getting paid very well for his efforts and end with a fabulous pension to boot, l think we've got them on the run
@barryfullick7981
5 жыл бұрын
There are those who are seeking the continuance of the lunacy by installing Barnier as EU President. The only redeeming feature of such an appointment would be that it excluded Anthony, Stranger To The Truth, B Liar from the post. Rumour has it that he is still up for it, tho' a little less ardently after they told him he would'nt be allowed to crown himself Emporar of Europe and all its colonies and dependencies. Tough luck Tone.
verhofstadt wants an EU army so as to improve EU public relations and to STAMP OUT ANY DISSENT!
His fears have come true. Long live Farage
@cahillgreg
4 жыл бұрын
Farage vacated the political stage post referendum - he is not in it for the long term so rather than 'long live' expect some short lived inconsequential bluster & no more
Brexit party is coming to deliver democracy!
@pennarpete7087
5 жыл бұрын
The only Brexit party is UKIP, beware of Nigel Farage.
@greatstuff8554
5 жыл бұрын
Pennar Pete I just want a no deal Brexit! Both parties offering that! I do like Batten too.
@thelonesomewanderer8359
5 жыл бұрын
honestly you need to do research into farage and see what he has done over the past 2 years. he is a plant by the establishment to split the votes between UKIP and the Brexit party, this is really basic stuff to see. he left UKIP with the hope that it would fall apart without him, and if Brexit failed (most likely scenario) he could make a new party and get ALLLLL the votes.. but where his plan didn't succeed is when Gerard batten stepped up for UKIP and brought the party up to the high its at today. and now you see farage trying his best to still destroy ukip, calling all its supporters "far right tattood up thugs" etc, pushing the SAME narrative as the MSM is pushing about UKIP, seeing a connection here? @@greatstuff8554
@TopMcMercenary
5 жыл бұрын
@@thelonesomewanderer8359 one thing at a time its all about putting politics back in shape if the Brexit party succeeds which i think it will then UKIP will have a good chance of beating farage. Let people think hes for the people then they'll realise that Nigel is for himself then they'll most likely wake up and get with UKIP.
@dean1039
5 жыл бұрын
UKIP are on 7% of the national vote, whilst The Brexit Party are on 27%, therefore a vote for UKIP is a vote for Labour and the Conservatives. Leavers would do well to think logically and vote for the party drastically in the lead, as that party has a far greater chance of sweeping the board. And that party is The Brexit Party.
The EU are starting to crack.
@dannyvdmoo
5 жыл бұрын
lets hope!
@adammoss5284
5 жыл бұрын
He's cracked a few mirrors I bet too.
@whoflungdung1046
5 жыл бұрын
@Darth Remainer Not the people, just the government.
@britishpatriot7386
5 жыл бұрын
@Darth Remainer Scotland can leave and it'll be good for England and Wales and NI because they moan like little victims of fuck all and use up more money than they give back . lol you think it'll bother the rest of us ? That ancient wall will be built back up as well . The Scottish don't want to be slaves to the EU anyway and they won't be going anywhere just like the last few times when they had the chance . People in Scotland are sick of the SNP anyway so you don't know shit . As I've said it won't matter one bit anyway .
@robertmanfredthurrigl9424
4 жыл бұрын
I think you started to crack and disintegrate yourself a long time ago in fact the minute you gave yourself a 'code name' going by WhoooFlungDung . Translated it means TURD in plain English.
OOPS ,,,,they are realising it ,,,,,,TOO LATE
Here we see the beginning of the end.........they know it's just a matter of time before the gravy train is de-railed ..
@lefthandedluke
5 жыл бұрын
@BesteKanaal1 Sad that you lost, and we are leaving ? I bet your ass hurts.
@briananderson3799
4 жыл бұрын
Time to start thinning the gravy. The faster they drown. The better.
UK are ready and waiting to vote in EU election and it won't be good, but you can thank May for that
Eu only has to present a deal that let's us LEAVE and it will be passed in Parliament.they want to control the British and are finding it difficult
Nepoleon said..never interrupt your enemey when they are making a mistake.....carry on Verhofsadt. The fear of further distruction of the crumbling EU is evident, the reforms are a closer intergradtion of the northern european states as agreed in the early 1990 will seriously derail the right wing EU tin hats if the UK remains a member. Its becoming clear from even the tin hats in the EU that a UK with a trade deal is better than all other options for the EU.
@arawn1061
2 жыл бұрын
We are not your enemy you delusional tea bag
This is a staged theater with very bad actors. Now they play , good cop, bad cop scene.
Guy Verhofstadt ate my hamster- yes he did!
@adammoss5284
5 жыл бұрын
Those teeth.. the poor hamster!
The goal of the extension is NO BREXIT. And with Theresa May as MP, all is going good for the Establishment.
@jamierourketen
5 жыл бұрын
she is gone
@pospouris
5 жыл бұрын
@@jamierourketen Not yet, and don't forget that puppets can be replaced.
The EU project will work only if you aren't a totalitarian bureaucracy.
@Zozo806
5 жыл бұрын
This is something this beligien Muppet will never understand. He is nothing more than an power hungry crypto fashist
Wrong we don't despise Europe but we do despise the EU take note of this
He talks some crap!
@AlexJacksonSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, but it is amusing. A.,
@paigeleaf4581
5 жыл бұрын
Only some😂😂😂😂😂
@cahillgreg
4 жыл бұрын
You do something similar T
Banksy being referenced in the EU parliament shows how far down the west has fallen
One notable difference between the British Parliament and the EU Parliament is at least the EU speakers are all heard, whereas in the House of Commons they all bray noisily and ignorantly, with Mr Popinjay screaming Odeuur every two minutes. I say that as a Brexiteer. I am ashamed of the British parliament.
@jabhutt1013
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's like kindergarten there. But you have to compare adequate (at least in my non professional opinion) ways. You are comparing that travesty there in UK with EU parliament, which is more comparable to when Lords are discussing matters, then everything's more or less similar and up to a level of statute of people talking, here's an example of what I mean: bit.ly/2IELxHL @alan And dictatorship has nothing to do here.
@routtee
5 жыл бұрын
It is the same as house of commons. All the people you hear speaking are the leaders just like when Theresa or Jeremy is speaking. All the people you see are ranked from high to low. Those sitting at the back bearly say a word. Try watching the whole thing and you will understand.
@ancietman
5 жыл бұрын
I agree our Parliament sounds like the Muppet Show sometimes. I often wonder what the rest of the world think watching on TV.
@ancietman
5 жыл бұрын
@alan peaco Our democracy is dead but they are still noisy.
@austenj4539
5 жыл бұрын
One noticeable difference between my Parliament and the EU Parliament is the fact that any one of my elected MP's can propose legislation for discussion in my Parliament. Whereas, no MEP can ever propose any EU law. The EU Parliament is simply a 'sound box/rubber stamp' for bureaucratic proposals from the EU Commission. I do not trust that 'Gareth Parry' is a real person.
"the only thing that can save us is Nigel Farage now" ........ and now the EU parliament is flooded with anti EU UK MEPs! 😂 👍
Tusk shredded.Hahahahaha
I will vote for the party that convinces me that they will achieve No Deal Brexit We need MPs that are reliable and committed to democracy and respecting the will of British people This means that I will NOT be voting for LibDem party, Labour party or conservative party
@jjameson3589
5 жыл бұрын
AGREE 100%. LIONS WILL REMAKE OUR COUNTRY ONCE MORE
I hope Betty isn't giving away the hot pot recipe to the eu
@gerttjildsen5612
5 жыл бұрын
Never!
The EU could put an end to this farce easily stop agreeing Article 50 extensions. Britain hovering in no mans land is bad for Britain and the EU but I expect the EU will carry on granting extensions because each month costs Britain a billion+ so its very lucrative for the EU.
Reforms in Europe are not needed because of Brexit. Brexit was needed because there [were] a lack of EU reforms. The problem with the EU is it can sell the sentiment of the EU, but not the practice or the consequence. The idealistic young are taken in with the sentiment; but with an ageing Europe, more and more are measuring the practice and the consequence. Alex.,
@andrewray9200
5 жыл бұрын
the thing is alex, only history will prove how much damage the EU has done, sad but a fact!
@chewypiano7194
5 жыл бұрын
joe bloggs It’s waffle Joe.
@chewypiano7194
5 жыл бұрын
joe bloggs The idea that the “sentiment” of the EU takes precedence over its “practice” is utter nonsense. The only point that can be agreed with is that the UK is an ageing population, hence age divide in the referendum with 70% of 18-24 voting to remain and a high proportion of over 60s voting to leave. Some EU reform is required, but that wouldn’t have changed Brexit because not only is the UK poorly informed, Cameron didn’t voice the generous concessions given by the EU.
@chewypiano7194
5 жыл бұрын
@joe bloggs" the ''sentiment'' everybody getting along in some sort of utopia is a great theory but in practise it just doesn't work like that...": The purpose of the EU far extends some utopia of collectivity and "getting along". One out of many examples, EU membership benefits our economy in terms of GDP by 5%. There are many more arguments that substantiate that the EU is far from the image you are portraying. " I have seen nothing from the remain camp in terms of reform and the way the EU has acted, many can now see their behaviour towards nations who want different rules or opt outs and why the question should be ''why shouldn't nations be able to choose for themselves??'' The EU is suppose to be democratic right?": The remain camp has nothing to do with introducing reforms to the EU; that is the elected MEPs that do so; therefore that argument is void. The EU has not acted in a poor manner; they have maintained a constant position of protecting the interests of their member nations; they have been open to the idea of an EEA/EFTA option, but it was us Brits who voted to leave based on unclear terms, therefore the blame lies completely with us and our politicians. Your last point is contradictory; countries do have opt-outs as each democratically elected MEP in the EP and elected head of state in the EC can opt out of policies. "I think the ''Leave'' camp would win by a landslide, remember we have legitimate democrats in this country who voted remain but would vote leave as they believe in democracy.. David Camerons concessions were terrible, if he could of rescinded the Freedom of Movement then UK would've of remained no doubt..": Cameron's concessions would have made Britain able to opt out from further EU political integration. It would also limit access to migrant benefits received.It also guaranteed that Britain would not have to engage in any Eurozone bailouts. I can carry on but you seem to understand that the concessions (that I believe you do not understand or know about) were not "terrible". Your point about Freedom of Movement is absurd considering that is a legally defined 'freedom' of the Single Market that is supported widely. In terms of a referendum today, it wouldn't be leave or remain; it will be a form of leave or remain; out of the contradictory forms that were advocated for, only one can be implemented. If this was 'no deal', I believe remain would gain a majority and if it were the deal, I also believe remain would win a majority; if I even was wrong, it would be far from a "landslide". "the best thing for the EU is to let us go ASAP because if they make it hard countries will follow": That statement hints at a degree of ignorance considering EU approval rates have increased significantly across the member states. All of the other 27 member states have remained constant in their negotiations and have reiterated that they won't leave the EU in the foreseeable future.
@felixuu
Жыл бұрын
well how did that go. We‘re doing great in the EU without Britain. they……. not so.
Verhofstadt who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler . UK must leave with no deal ASAP .
Love the look on Donald Tusks face at 4.55 you can see the panic in his face in the knowledge of UK leaving the EU and his Polish Gravy train running out of UK gravy money.
A tremor is turning into an earthquake and majors cracks are appearing , a new landscape is forming . If you extend a building upwards without strengthening the foundation then it will falter when compromised .. The EEC was the building the EU was the extension ?
When is this creep leaving
@adammoss5284
5 жыл бұрын
As soon as he gets a lashing from Ann Widdecombe and may the lord have mercy over his sorry soul...
they don't despise Europe they despise the EU their is a difference
If the EU actually disintegrated, which is a possibility, how would their pensions be paid, lovely thought
The Brexit party will take power and sort this mess out.
@cahillgreg
4 жыл бұрын
the power is with the eu - simple as
THERE IS NO UNITY Just many lies
It's really simple Mr Verhofstadt: Give us give us a proper deal where we can trade with Europe and the rest of the world! We have never been in Europe properly: try getting an MOT when in Europe. Or bringing beer in to the UK! I know you will say it's our Governments lacking: I agree, so if we can't get our own Government to listen to us; why would we expect the EU to do so, you never have up to now. The EU policies are what is destroying Europe.
It might well help your objectivity, Mr. Verhofstadt, if you were to temper 'the exuberance of your verbosity' with a little common sense. We have no problem with Europe. We do not 'despise' Europe. We are not 'leaving Europe'. We are European, by history, finance, emotion & culture. Post-brexit, we shall still be here, just off the coast of France & Belgium, still buying & selling with you, still travelling to & from you. What we WON'T be is beholden to your over ambitious plans to subsume national interests to your zealous, impractical plans for a 'United States of Europe'. For all you claim to be a Liberal, your comprehension of democracy seems a bit suspect. The very trouble the British government is having getting the 'leave deal' approved is because we have democracy at work. If you are so sure Britain is alone in her mistrust of your schemes, organise referenda throughout the other 27 countries - find out just how strong your support really is. I bet you wouldn't dare!
He is very amusing entertaining speaker
Unity can be very bad......we want a forum......not a choir.....
It's been so long since we heard from this...Sprout, ...i had completely forgotten about him. .Has anyone any knowledge of his eaction to the election results?
Too late now that’s what y get when y get the lust to control
Watch the woman behind him at 4.05 and listen what he says at that time.. something is going on..where going to get back doored
Clown, but a very depressing one.
Kick us out then
Not laughing now are you verdastasf
Thick spanners ...we don't dislike EUROPE ....just the E>U. and it's customs union .
UNITY! The slogan of all undemocratic institutions!
I fear we will be out on the 31st thank God.
i want europe to be europe not EU! that means diversity of cultures meaning NATIONS! they're all unique and trying to water them down is just horrible.
I don't think you could ever find a more nauseating person on this earth than Guy.
Corruption in its heightist go , yes you should fear .
Why doesn't BBC News at Ten actually show this stuff? A much more civilised Brexit debate, giving a more balanced view of Farage.
@ancietman
5 жыл бұрын
Farage is often in the EU parliament fighting Britains corner yet never gets a mention on our news channels yet people like Blair, Grieve, Cooper, Letwin all get plenty of coverage on the news as they cook up more schemes to keep us in the EU.
David mellors brother
That is the point Verhofstadt the EU should have reformed many years ago ,but far to late now to reform the British have made up there minds, but do continue with reform ie showing accounts & back dating them 20 years we want to know where our taxes have gone & if criminality as been present .
Yes there is a World outside the EU .... a World of Hawks looking for their Nation ... run Guy.
A huge thorn in their side can’t wait
Where are the other 700 odd members ?.
No CHANCE Get STUFFED
Business career After leaving school in 1982, Farage decided to seek employment in the City of London, trading commodities at the London Metal Exchange.[23] Initially, he joined the American commodity operation of brokerage firm Drexel Burnham Lambert,[25] transferring to Crédit Lyonnais Rouse in 1986.[25] He joined Refco in 1994, and Natexis Metals in 2003.[25]
Was he Elected by real people?
@s.kertanguy8433
5 жыл бұрын
No, by gods on earth chosen by gods.
@jamesbondage918
5 жыл бұрын
Hardly anyone voted for him, most of the people in Belgium hate him. The problem is that Verhofstadt is the head of the ALDE group, so people vote for other party's without knowing their vote will end up in favour of Guy Verhofstadt. Best not to vote any party connected to ALDE.
Take Us Out Nigel. No Deal. WTO
They are afraid!! Hahaha
Getting really difficult to bear the simple earring of speeches in "globbish", official language of the EU...
Now looking into the latter part of May 2019 the EU is on a slippery slope & only the tories can save them with a leader who will give us the same guff but with no clout they are finished.
We the people don't depise the people of EUROPE only the unelected officials like the commisionaires we love the European people .
Caledonia is confident our future lies in the EEC but the independence vote after 2019 may go down to the wire as the nation Scotia is evenly divided if a 2nd referendum ,after the one in 2014, goes ahead. Again oldies dying out and young 16 year olds may tip it towards independence as the over 70,s are pro the Union pro Brexit by a large amount of voters the older they are,the more conservative.
Guy is yesterdays man, the new kids are on the bloc and Guy not welcome there.
@NessieAndrew
5 жыл бұрын
Nationalism is as old timey as it gets. My tribe is better than your tribe.
"I want to warn you of wanting?"
Such an unlucky thingy....the face
Yep U done f****d up boy.
Blimey mate... you are just confirming what a messy divorce this is. I am a remainer but I just want this mess to go away we need to separate from the EU now! And then you can carry on talking shite to everyone else. Please just let's get on with it and leave these numpties...
Who is the nodding and amused Verhofstadt's lackey, sitting in seat 32 ?
hahahahaha how can you not love farage hes the TRUTH
Why do EU claim to be Europe?
A Brexit Party comeback to the EU Elections 2019 is already leaving Guy Verhofstadt and the rest of EU'S Revived Roman Senators wetting their pants in fear! Go Nigel Farage! Go! You are Spartacus!
Well it ain't you Guy.
I think it has already been imported into the eu . You allowed it. You should have simply said. Come back on monday and tell us. Are you in or out.
Jeez I used to hat this guy! But my hat off the head for him now. He makes a lot of sense. A voice of reason....
@jamierourketen
5 жыл бұрын
grow a backbone and stop brown nosing
@johndow1974
5 жыл бұрын
@@jamierourketen I cr@p bigger than you.
He’s talking about unity not, however he and his colleagues have controlled all the aspects of its running without opposition. They won’t like the new British team opposition is on its way they won’t like it. Leave means leave.
I agree with Verhofstadt. At last, something solid. They should not have delayed Brexit, just let us go. Instead of saying "what is it that the British want, well watch this, "we want a legal, defined exit", from you undemocratic cretins.
If only everyone would just face the facts that he is only one that is right all the time,then he could run the world as it should run.
These guys are muppets!!
Fuckin vampires…
Geezer Halftwat
In WW2 these people were lackspittles to the Nazi´s
VOTE BREXIT PARTY
This is what happens when there’s too much government, all these hypocrites that have never worked in the real world wasting taxes, It’s no wonder every country in the EU is billionaires of euro on Dept, Shame on ye
Well he got something right i am fearful the brexit party will come into the e u parliament he must be absolutely sick as the proverbial dog . they are all riding the gravy train but it might just fall off the rails well done to the brexit party.
Everyttime I think we should really stay in the EU and carry on importing my lovely French wine when I travell back from Calais, I watch another of these video's with these pompous arsees of EU politicians and I change my mind to want to leave again.
Och Verhofstadt joeng.
WAC
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Yep democratic Scotland says bin Brexit so following your democracy definition, great stuff, it means Scots can opt out of Brexit., as we took a democratic vote rejecting Brexit like your democratic decision rejecting the EEC but you have a problem because in 2019 ,a second referendum vote on the deal might see the deal rejected and UK stays in the EEC or Brexit rejected overturning the 2016 decision as the oldies die out and the youth new voters reject Brexit.
😂💚
Banksie has painted at dover, we wll leave
Umcle Fester with hair.
I'm beginning to like this guy...