The businessman, 68, told his 12 million Twitter followers leaving the EU without a deal would cause damage to the UK economy. “As an investor in UK business, I know that a no-deal Brexit will set back the UK economy for years, destroying jobs and livelihoods,” Richard Branson tweeted. “The UK Parliament must take control, strike down no deal and give the UK people a #FinalSay on what they really want.” Insisting the public should be offered the chance to vote in a second referendum, he continued: “Billions have been spent. Massive amounts of capital have left the UK. “Thousands of jobs have already gone. “As an entrepreneur and investor in UK business, I say it’s time for the UK Parliament to rethink Brexit and give the people a #FinalSay,” Richard tweeted. More to follow…All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility