Michel Barnier states United Kingdom can avoid euro if rejoining European Union

Former European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier stated that the United Kingdom could avoid adopting the single currency if it rejoins the bloc, according to The Guardian. However, Barnier stressed that accepting the free movement of people is non-negotiable for any returning nation. [1]

The Guardian reported that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage recently made claims regarding the conditions the United Kingdom would face if it reapplied for European Union membership. Farage is expected to address reporters during an upcoming press conference. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently stated he has not proposed a return to free movement rules, following remarks by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood regarding tightened settlement regulations for foreign workers. Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves also stated that the United Kingdom should rejoin the European Union after arguing that Brexit made the nation poorer. [4][5]

The referendum campaign focused on economic integration, national sovereignty, and immigration control, with Leave advocates highlighting net EU contributions estimated at around 9 billion pounds annually. Post-referendum developments included protracted parliamentary battles over withdrawal terms and a potential no-deal Brexit scenario where EU treaties would cease applying without an agreement. [2][3]