Theresa May came under fire last year when she appeared to dodge a question on whether – if there was a referendum tomorrow – she would now back Brexit. Since then, the Prime Minister managed to set tongues-wagging once again when asked in a Q&A after her big Brexit speech whether Brexit was worth it. May swerved the question – opting to confirm that she will deliver the will of the people.
So, Mr S nearly choked on his tea this morning when the Eeyore-esque Chancellor appeared to enthusiastically say that Brexit was worth it, on the Andrew Marr show:
AM: Is it worth it?
PH: Yes. Financial services is a very important part of our economy but it also
Only there was a misunderstanding – Hammond thought the question was on whether it was important to include financial services in a deal.
AM: Not the financial services negotiation – is Brexit worth it?
PH: Oh the whole thing?
AM: Yes, the whole thing.
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