Anger erupted after it was revealed that the UK would have to pay billions of pounds to the European Union this year as part of the move to tight ties with the bloc.
Despite this, Britain will still be left with an outstanding bill totaling ten million euros. Tony Connelly, editor of RTE Europe, tweeted: “The UK will pay € 10.9 billion to the European Union this year as part of the Brexit financial settlement, according to figures published today. This will be an estimated outstanding bill of € 30.9 billion at 1. means 2023. “
But there was a furious reaction, with Twitter user “D’Artagnan McGumpher, CBE” (@ Dron1Dave) furious: “That’s € 10,900,000,000. F ****** insane!”