Tony Blair in shocking U-TURN on dire UK forecasts - 'Brexit Britain will still ...

Tony Blair admitted Brexit will not affect the position of the United Kingdom on the international scene as he insisted Britain "will recover" whatever the consequence. The former Labour Prime Minister, who has been known for his vocal support of the European Union project, repeatedly warned Britons about the potential effects a withdrawal from the bloc could have on the economy. But speaking to Morning Joe, Mr Blair appeared confident in Britain's ability to recover: "Whatever happens – we do Brexit, we don’t do Brexit - Britain will remain a great country.

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"We’ll get back on our feet again, we will recover."

Despite his upbeat forecast, the former Prime Minister reiterated his support for a second Brexit referendum to confirm the willingness of the country to leave the European Union by the new October 31 deadline.

He continued: "When you look at the detail of Brexit, there are different types of Brexit. It’s not simple as just saying ‘you gotta do it.’

"The question is what form of Brexit. Then the question is, with a decision of this magnitude, the biggest decision my country has taken since the Second World War, and with three years of this mess, is it sensible to ask for the final say on whatever deal Parliament finally agrees to to go back to the people?"

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