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EU referendum: UK faces bigger bill if stays in EU, says Johnson Boris Johnson claims UK faces bigger bill if stays in EU
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The UK faces a "triple whammy of woe" - including footing an extra £2.4bn bill from Brussels - if it remains part of the EU, Boris Johnson will say later.The UK faces a "triple whammy of woe" - including footing an extra £2.4bn bill from Brussels - if it remains part of the EU, Boris Johnson will say later.
The UK will face a bigger bill because of budget increases in Brussels, future eurozone bailouts, and a "£20bn black hole" in the EU finances, he will say.The UK will face a bigger bill because of budget increases in Brussels, future eurozone bailouts, and a "£20bn black hole" in the EU finances, he will say.
Remain's Chuka Umunna said the claim was "nonsense" and the UK will not have to contribute to any future bailouts.Remain's Chuka Umunna said the claim was "nonsense" and the UK will not have to contribute to any future bailouts.
Meanwhile, David Cameron will accuse Vote Leave of "an economic con-trick".Meanwhile, David Cameron will accuse Vote Leave of "an economic con-trick".
The PM will be joined by Labour's Harriet Harman, Liberal Democrat Tim Farron and the Greens' Natalie Bennett at an event later, where they will collectively call on the Leave camp to spell out an economic plan for the UK if it quits the EU.The PM will be joined by Labour's Harriet Harman, Liberal Democrat Tim Farron and the Greens' Natalie Bennett at an event later, where they will collectively call on the Leave camp to spell out an economic plan for the UK if it quits the EU.
'On the hook'
Brexit campaigner and former London mayor Mr Johnson will make a speech saying the UK will be "forced to hand over even more money" if voters opt to stay in the EU in the 23 June referendum.Brexit campaigner and former London mayor Mr Johnson will make a speech saying the UK will be "forced to hand over even more money" if voters opt to stay in the EU in the 23 June referendum.
"The risks of remain are massive. Not only do we hand over more than £350m a week to the EU, but if we vote to stay the British people will be on the hook for even more cash," he will say."The risks of remain are massive. Not only do we hand over more than £350m a week to the EU, but if we vote to stay the British people will be on the hook for even more cash," he will say.
"It is a triple whammy of woe: the eurozone is being strangled by stagnation, unemployment and a lack of growth, it could explode at any time and we will be forced to bail it out. The botched bureaucratic response to the migration crisis means the Eurocrats are demanding even more of our money. And now we find that there is £20bn billion black hole in the EU's finances.""It is a triple whammy of woe: the eurozone is being strangled by stagnation, unemployment and a lack of growth, it could explode at any time and we will be forced to bail it out. The botched bureaucratic response to the migration crisis means the Eurocrats are demanding even more of our money. And now we find that there is £20bn billion black hole in the EU's finances."
Vote Leave says new figures suggest the UK could face a £2.4bn extra bill "soon after the referendum" because of a backlog of unpaid bills and a delay in the review of the EU's budget.Vote Leave says new figures suggest the UK could face a £2.4bn extra bill "soon after the referendum" because of a backlog of unpaid bills and a delay in the review of the EU's budget.
However, Labour MP - and prominent Remain campaigner - Mr Umunna dismissed the claims.However, Labour MP - and prominent Remain campaigner - Mr Umunna dismissed the claims.
He said the UK's "special status" in the EU - agreed during Mr Cameron's renegotiation this year - meant Britain was protected from paying towards future eurozone bailouts.He said the UK's "special status" in the EU - agreed during Mr Cameron's renegotiation this year - meant Britain was protected from paying towards future eurozone bailouts.
The UK also had a veto on EU budget increases, he added.The UK also had a veto on EU budget increases, he added.
"Quitting the single market will take our country backwards by causing years of uncertainty, making trade more expensive, and tipping Britain into recession," he said."Quitting the single market will take our country backwards by causing years of uncertainty, making trade more expensive, and tipping Britain into recession," he said.
At a separate event on Monday, which Britain Stronger in Europe called "an unprecedented display of cross-party support", Mr Cameron, Ms Harman, Mr Farron and Ms Bennett will say refusing to set out an economic plan for Brexit is "reckless and undemocratic".At a separate event on Monday, which Britain Stronger in Europe called "an unprecedented display of cross-party support", Mr Cameron, Ms Harman, Mr Farron and Ms Bennett will say refusing to set out an economic plan for Brexit is "reckless and undemocratic".
They will say: "It's time for the Leave campaign to outline their economic plan for Britain outside Europe.They will say: "It's time for the Leave campaign to outline their economic plan for Britain outside Europe.
"They are perpetuating an economic con-trick on the British people, and we're calling time on it. The British public deserve better than being asked to roll the dice.""They are perpetuating an economic con-trick on the British people, and we're calling time on it. The British public deserve better than being asked to roll the dice."
They will also unveil a dossier on the "often contradictory statements" the Leave campaign has made on the economy, claiming it has had 23 positions on the alternative to the single market.They will also unveil a dossier on the "often contradictory statements" the Leave campaign has made on the economy, claiming it has had 23 positions on the alternative to the single market.
Vote Leave chief executive, Matthew Elliott, described the claims as "desperate stuff from an increasingly desperate campaign".Vote Leave chief executive, Matthew Elliott, described the claims as "desperate stuff from an increasingly desperate campaign".
"We have set out a series of pledges about how life will be better if we take back control. We want to invest more in the NHS, create 300,000 jobs through new trade deals, cut energy bills for families and introduce a new Australian style points-based immigration system," he said."We have set out a series of pledges about how life will be better if we take back control. We want to invest more in the NHS, create 300,000 jobs through new trade deals, cut energy bills for families and introduce a new Australian style points-based immigration system," he said.
BBC political correspondent, Tom Bateman said the fresh clashes suggested "the extraordinary row" between the two sides in the campaign "shows little sign of abating".BBC political correspondent, Tom Bateman said the fresh clashes suggested "the extraordinary row" between the two sides in the campaign "shows little sign of abating".
"The campaign rhetoric is being ramped up even further, as the gulf it has created between rival Conservatives appears to grow ever wider," our correspondent added."The campaign rhetoric is being ramped up even further, as the gulf it has created between rival Conservatives appears to grow ever wider," our correspondent added.
Meanwhile, in a letter to the Guardian, union leaders - including the general secretaries of Unite, Unison and the GMB - backed the campaign to remain in the EU.Meanwhile, in a letter to the Guardian, union leaders - including the general secretaries of Unite, Unison and the GMB - backed the campaign to remain in the EU.
They warned the Conservative government would "negotiate away our rights" if voters backed Brexit.They warned the Conservative government would "negotiate away our rights" if voters backed Brexit.
Workers' rights - including maternity and paternity rights, equal treatment for workers and the right to paid leave - had been negotiated with European partners, they said.Workers' rights - including maternity and paternity rights, equal treatment for workers and the right to paid leave - had been negotiated with European partners, they said.
"If Britain leaves the EU we are in no doubt these protections would be under great threat," the union added."If Britain leaves the EU we are in no doubt these protections would be under great threat," the union added.
'Blue-on-blue' conflict'Blue-on-blue' conflict
It follows a weekend in which ex-prime minister Sir John Major hit out at the "squalid" and "deceitful" campaign to get Britain out of the EU.It follows a weekend in which ex-prime minister Sir John Major hit out at the "squalid" and "deceitful" campaign to get Britain out of the EU.
He told Andrew Marr he was "angry about the way the British people are being misled", accusing Vote Leave of putting out "inaccurate information".He told Andrew Marr he was "angry about the way the British people are being misled", accusing Vote Leave of putting out "inaccurate information".
Conservative MP Mr Johnson stood by Vote Leave's figures, saying so-called "blue-on-blue" conflict should end.Conservative MP Mr Johnson stood by Vote Leave's figures, saying so-called "blue-on-blue" conflict should end.
Mr Elliott said Sir John's comments were "sad" and "slightly mad".Mr Elliott said Sir John's comments were "sad" and "slightly mad".
Elsewhere, Vote Leave's Michael Gove said leaving the EU would help Mr Cameron meet his net migration target.Elsewhere, Vote Leave's Michael Gove said leaving the EU would help Mr Cameron meet his net migration target.
Nigel Farage was accused of "blatant scaremongering" by a fellow Leave campaigner for suggesting there could be a risk of sex attacks on women by migrants if Britain stays in the EU.Nigel Farage was accused of "blatant scaremongering" by a fellow Leave campaigner for suggesting there could be a risk of sex attacks on women by migrants if Britain stays in the EU.