Britain will rejoin EU single market as older Brexiteers die off, Ryanair boss

The Ryanair boss said the UK will have ‘no choice’ but to strike a deal with the EU similar to Switzerland or Norway

Michael O’Leary said as Brexiteers die off, a pro-European generation will see the UK strike a Norway or Switzerland-style trade deal with the EU (AFP/Getty Images)

The boss of Ryanair said the UK will rejoin the single market in the next 15 years as there is “no question” Brexit is holding Britain back.

Michael O’Leary said as Brexiteers die off, a pro-European generation will see the UK strike a Norway or Switzerland-style trade deal with the EU.

"I think they will pay into a European budget, I think they will have no choice," said the outspoken airline boss. Mr O’Leary added: "The fundamental strength of the single market is something that is too attractive for the UK economy to be excluded from."