As the dispute between the opponents and proponents of Brexit is gaining momentum in the UK, the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce has been temporarily suspended over his comments this week calling for leaving the EU.
John Longworth had said on Thursday that the UK’s long-term prospect could be “brighter” outside the EU. He later said he thought Britain would be “better off” after leaving.
He noted that the referendum on the EU exit is a choice between the “devil and the deep blue sea.”
“The dynamism and resilience of the City of London and the UK business sector suggests to me that, in the long run, we have the capacity and capability to create a bright, if not brighter, economic future outside of the EU – just as we would have done had we had the opportunity to stay in a truly reformed Europe,” he added.
The statements came as the BCC had said it will not campaign for either side in the 23 June referendum as its membership…