Theresa May has been criticised across Europe for her stance on immigration, including accusations of extreme nationalism Toby Melville/ReutersTheresa May was criticised across Europe as her uncompromising stance on immigration hardened opposition to British demands over Brexit. Angela Merkel won thunderous applause from hundreds of German business leaders yesterday as she warned that Britain could not retain full access to the EU’s single market unless it allowed free movement of people. The French housing minister, Emmanuelle Cosse, described as a catastrophe the British plan to force companies to publish the number of foreign workers they employ. She added that the policy “raises issues of reciprocity”, suggesting that Britons abroad could face similar rules. Mario Giro, deputy foreign minister…

Source: The Times October 06, 2016 23:02 UTC