Johnson Invokes Hitler as Brexit Debate Heats Up
- Tragic ends to Europe-unifying bids, says former London mayor
- Brexit allies criticize Carney for warning of risks to economy
BOE's Carney Defends Warnings of Brexit Dangers
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Brexit campaigners invoked Adolf Hitler as a parallel with the European Union and criticized the Bank of England governor, evidence of the debate becoming increasingly caustic six weeks before Britain’s referendum.
The two-pronged offensive began with former Mayor of London Boris Johnson making the historical analogy in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, saying attempts to unify the region tend to end “tragically.” Allies backed him in that analysis and also used media appearances to criticize Mark Carney for the BOE’s warning of the economic consequences of a vote to leave, forcing the governor to defend his actions.