Brexit 'red tape' causing ‘massive problems’ for UK and EU says Guy Verhofstadt | LBC

Former Prime Minister of Belgium and MEP Guy Verhofstadt said the British economy and industry has suffered since leaving the EU. It came after caller Gareth from Matlock told Mr Verhofstadt that both the EU and the UK will benefit from “frictionless” trade in future, as he predicted more free trade agreements would come about. But Mr Verhofstadt hit back, telling LBC’s Matt Frei: “That’s not the reality on the ground. The reality on the ground is there are huge problems for the European Union and for the British economy and the British industry. Listen to the full show on Global Player: https://l-bc.co/ListenNow #mattfrei #brexit #guyverhofstadt #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup