Britain’s EU Commissioner Lord Hill calls its quits after Brexit vote

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Source: Telegraph.UK

Jonathan Hill, Britain’s most senior official in Brussels, has resigned from his position, citing his disappointment in Thursday’s vote to leave the EU.

Lord Hill has been a defender of the UK’s financial services industry in Brussels, since his appointment as Britain’s European Commissioner by David Cameron.

The 55-year-old expressed that he was “disappointed” in the outcome of the June 23 vote, which saw nearly 52pc of voters opt to withdraw from the EU. His resignation had been widely expected.

Lord Hill said: “I don’t believe it is right that I should carry on as the British Commissioner as though nothing had happened.


Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/06/25/britains-eu-commissioner-lord-hill-calls-its-quits-after-brexit/

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1. kick (nt)

[Akicita]

2. Oh Boo Hoo. Britain's EU commissioner who, instead of being described as a defender of the British

people's interests, is aptly described as a defender of Britain's Wall Street resigns in disappointment. I'm heartbroken.

[newthinking]

3. "Lord Hill has been a defender of the UK’s financial services industry in Brussels"

That about summarizes what has happened to make people more susceptible of the EU governing body.