Jo Johnson Quotes

Europe existed before Britain joined it.

I would like a UK fully engaged in Europe, but I can't decide in place of the British. I see that for the moment they want to be more in retreat.

But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

Germany is an economic giant but a political midget, and with the end of the Cold War she has started to muscle her presence throughout Europe and the world.

We believe that from both a German and a Polish perspective, it is desirable for Great Britain to remain in the European Union.

I do not want Britain to turn its back on Europe or the rest of the world.

France wants Britain to remain in the E.U.; indeed, how can we imagine that friendly nation that is our ally and played a role on the international stage could be outside the E.U.?

The U.K. has always had a special relationship with the E.U.

Germany will continue to play a central - perhaps even a more important - role in the European Union. I think that we will all miss the pragmatic approach of the British, however, particularly in those long nights of negotiation.

The UK is not going to leave the European Union. Of course not. We are inextricably wound up with Europe. In terms of culture, history and geography, we are a European nation.

David Cameron wants people to believe that his isolation in Europe is a result of Britain being outnumbered when it matters most.

I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

Without Britain, Europe would remain only a torso.

I am not, never have been, and never will be a politician. But I want to tell you the United States has always been proud of having the support of the United Kingdom, of keeping Britain in Europe. We need Britain in Europe.

The EU is an English-speaking power. The single market was a British idea…. If you refuse please don’t expect us to help you wreck or paralyze the EU.

I have specifically argued that we need to change our relationship with the European Union by fundamentally reforming not just our relationship but the European Union itself.

I think us leaving would have an enormous and bad effect on the rest of the EU. The EU would respond by deepening integration and becoming more of a 'political project'. It would not only be damaging ourselves but also the kind of Europe we want.

Brexit has really broken a taboo. The Brits have shown us that you can leave the European Union, and you can come out better.

Brexit stops Britain from being Great Britain.

There is no doubt that our government is pro-European.

I'd say that I'm a pro-European.

I find it unspeakably sad that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union.

The U.K. matters with or without being a member of the E.U.

Nobody in their right mind will even attempt or even think of leaving the European Union, because they will understand that it is not in their best interest.

Barak Obama got involved, I don't know if Brexit was through a friendship with David Cameron.