EU president says Brexit can be reversed by next generation: ‘We goofed up’

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Von der Leyen also suggested the UK was on a clear “direction of travel” towards re-joining the bloc in future, amid growing frustration among voters with Brexit’s impact. We goofed it up, you have to fix it.’” Ms Von der Leyen added: “So I think here too, the direction of travel – my personal opinion – is clear.” The Brussels chief also described the Windsor Agreement she struck with Rishi Sunk on Northern Ireland as “a new beginning for old friends”. “We are focusing on the benefits and opportunities Brexit can bring.” open image in gallery Ursula von der Leyen and Rishi Sunak agreed post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland earlier this year Although polls have shown support for rejoining the EU gradually growing over the last year, neither Labour nor the Liberal Democrats is promising to reverse Brexit. Ms Von der Leyen’s surprise comments come as Mr Sunak’s new foreign secretary David Cameron is in Brussels to discuss Ukraine and other defence issues.