Video PUBLISHED: 14:44 18 January 2019 | UPDATED: 15:01 18 January 2019 Paul Geater Wetherspoons Chairman Tim Martin speaks at The Cricketers in Ipswich Archant Wetherspoon boss and keen Brexiteer Tim Martin has taken his “no deal” message on Europe to The Cricketers pub in Ipswich as part of a national tour. During a lively session at the packed pub on Friday morning, Mr Martin – the founder and chairman of the pub chain – explained why he felt Britain should leave the EU without a deal and should refuse to pay the £39billion “divorce bill” that was agreed in negotiations last year.The pub boss also allowed questions from the large audience that seemed largely sympathetic to his view – but did include a sprinkling of critics who made their voices heard.Mr Martin said people should not be afraid of a “no deal” Brexit.“We will be able to trade with the rest of the world without having to pay EU tariffs,” he said. “It will make things cheaper for us.”Wetherspoons Chairman Tim Martin speaks at The Cricketers in IpswichJD Wetherspoon had already replaced some European wines and spirits with replacements from Britain or other parts of the world like Australia… Read full this story
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