Former WW2 pilot Bryan Neely explained he was annoyed at the use of wartime rhetoric to convey points regarding Brexit by MPs. The veteran Brexiteer argued during World War Two there was more optimism and hope for the future whereas today there is an openly pessimistic attitude towards Brexit’s opportunities. He said: “We don’t want to be told by politicians who had nothing to do with the war what to do. Related articles Brexiteer explains why EU have been 'CALLOUS' to UK over Brexit talks Businessman URGES UK to implement no deal Brexit “We would probably be speaking German now if it wasn’t for us. “Why the hell should they come in and tell us what to do.” Mr Neely also told the Channel 4 presenter he doesn’t agree with politicians using wartime rhetoric to get their points across. Conversely, the WW2 survivor insisted that the UK needed more of a “Blitz spirit” over Brexit. WW2 veteran Bryan Neely lambasted MPs who use wartime language for Brexit (Image: Getty/Channel 4) We have stood up alone before and what makes us think that we can’t stand up alone again Bryan Neely He continued: “I can remember Dunkirk and Churchill coming out with a major speech. “I remember people coming out of their houses almost cheering the next day. “And we had nothing, absolutely nothing then. “I would say the same with Brexit, we have stood up alone before and what makes us think that we can’t stand up alone again.” Both Remainers and Brexiteers have come under fire for using WW2 imagery or language to illustrate their points on Brexit. Brexiteer and ERG member Mark Francois faced a backlash after calling on the UK to have the “courage of Churchill”. However, some did defend Mr Francois views as his father is a D-Day veteran and the phrase was used to inspire rather than create a weak comparison between the plights of war and the possibility of a no deal Brexit.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility