'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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"Come back, anytime."
— Roland Lescure , Politician
"British people decided, and that's obviously their 100% right, and if they're willing to come back, they will have to decide."
— Roland Lescure , Politician
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Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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