Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, joins a call associated with former UK prime minister Tony Blair’s think tank for Britain to rejoin the European Union. The comments are part of a wider push from pro-EU advocates arguing that Brexit has harmed the UK’s economic and political position.
One outlet highlights Branson’s remarks that liken the Brexit decision to “swapping an F1 car for a hatchback,” using a comparison to argue that leaving the EU was a loss of performance and competitiveness. The other source likewise reports Branson’s support for the think tank’s position, framing his involvement as adding a prominent public voice to the campaign.
While both accounts focus on Branson’s endorsement, they differ slightly in emphasis—one foregrounds the specific metaphor used by Branson, while the other leads with the broader fact that he supports the think tank’s call for rejoining the EU. Both present the intervention as occurring after Brexit and in the context of ongoing debate over the UK’s relationship with Europe.
