European Parliament Brexit co-ordinator Guy Verhofstadt has joined the Liberal Democrats on the campaign trail, saying they offer an “alternative to nationalism”.
Mr Verhofstadt joined Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable canvassing in London yesterday as he predicted a Remain surge in upcoming European Parliament elections.
Mr Verhofstadt insisted his presence was not foreign interference in the UK’s elections as he was “a Lib Dem” and backing the party because it opposed Brexit.
Mr Cable said he was campaigning to combat “ugly populism”.
Mr Verhofstadt said: “I think it’s important to show that the European liberals and democrats support Vince Cable.
“Support the Lib Dems in this difficult fight in Britain, in these European elections.
“Secondly, we want to show by coming here a message to the continent to say never repeat Brexit again.
“I’m a Lib Dem. It’s natural that people are looking to the Lib Dems when it comes to European elections.