Le Pen Dismisses Hollande’s Brexit Warning, Sees U.K. Gains
- France’s National Front leader says EU needs U.K. trade
- Hollande promises to be tough as U.K. prepares Brexit talks
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French National Front leader Marine Le Pen dismissed President Francois Hollande’s hardening stance over Britain’s departure from the European Union, saying the rest of the bloc will pave the way for smooth trade relations.
“There are threats and blackmail but the EU has no interest in breaking commercial relations with the U.K.,” Le Pen said in an interview during a visit to a farm in central France Friday. “There is strong talk but there are negotiations that will benefit Britain. They are already benefiting because they are able take strategic decisions we can’t because of dictates from the EU."