Britain could vote to stay in reformed EU claims French Presidential hopeful Sarkozy
Pint-sized politician also vowed to block Turkey joining the Union
PINT-SIZED French President wannabe Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged Britain could stay in a newly formed EU - but only if he wins power in next year's elections in France.
The former French leader said last night that he would seek to draw up a new EU treaty next May.
He promised to extend an olive branch to Britain, despite our historic referendum result to Leave.
Mr Sarkozy told business bosses last night: "I would tell the British, you’ve gone out, but we have a new treaty on the table so you have an opportunity to vote again."
He added: “But this time not on the old Europe, on the new Europe.
"Do you want to stay?
"If yes, so much the better. Because I can’t accept to lose Europe’s second-largest economy while we are negotiating with Turkey over its EU membership.
"And if it’s no, then it’s a real no."
Mr Sarkozy - who lost power in France in 2012 - is seeking a come back at next year's presidential elections.
Last night the FT reported that his new deal for Britain would include reforms of hated Freedom of Movement laws.
He also vowed to block Turkey joining the Union - a key pledge of the Vote Leave campaign.
He said: "Maybe it’s time to tell Turkey that its place is in Asia.
“I am a staunch European, I would never accept to leave the euro, but Europe doesn’t function, at all."
— BREXIT Britain leapt from tenth to seventh in a World Economic Forum ranking of the most competitive economies.
Switzerland stays top, followed by Singapore and the US.