Britain Quote by Ludwig Erhard

Europe existed before Britain joined it.

— Francois Hollande

We British play an important role in Europe, even if we have a traditional and historical ambivalence towards the continent.

— Lionel Barber

I want Britain to punch its weight in the European Community.

— John Major

I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.

— Jose Manuel Barroso

It does not seem to me that the steps which would be needed to make Britain - and others - more comfortable in their…

— David Cameron

We need to underline the need for Britain to depart from the European Union in an orderly fashion.

— Giuseppe Conte

Britain is a European power. We cannot change our geography. Our involvement in the politics of European cooperation is one of necessity. Our wealth…

— Charles Kennedy

In the days before the vote, I bet that the British would stay in the EU.

— Martin Schulz

I think the longer Britain is in Europe the better.

— Billy Connolly

If there is one thing Britain should learn from the last 50 years, it is this: Europe can only get more important for us.

— Tony Blair

Britain no longer exists. It is a trace of what it used to be.

— Muammar al-Gaddafi

The UK is not going to leave the European Union. Of course not. We are inextricably wound up with Europe. In terms of culture,…

— Nick Clegg