Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin insisted Brexit will help Britain “increase the level of democracy” following its departure from the European Union and the “unelected” representatives behind the bloc. Mr Martin claimed the UK will serve as an example “around the world” for choosing to break free from European institutions to pursue its own independent future. Speaking to CNBC, the Wetherspoons owner said: “If we gain control of fishing, we can save £39 billion then you can increase the level of democracy.

“I strongly feel if we can do all those things – that’s what shows evidence around the world that when you increase the level of democracy, it works well.

“The EU is heading in the other direction, you get five unelected presidents, it’s got a court that isn’t subject to any democratic control and I’m so surprised that it isn’t seen for what it is.

“The odd thing about the UK is that the intellectual class feels very comfortable with this idea of transferring democratic power to technocrats. If we can the hell out, we’ll do better.”

The European Council leader is usually selected by European leaders who also appoint the head and the European Commission based on candidates parliamentary groups present. The president of the European Parliament is usually selected among MEPs.

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Mr Martin also claimed the UK would benefit from a no deal Brexit as products currently subjected to EU tariffs would be easier to trade if all arrangements with the bloc were to be interrupted. 

He continued: “My strong feeling is that what people call no deal enables the UK to adopt free trade.

“If you don’t sign a deal and sign your rights away with the EU then you can eliminate a lot of tariffs which are on over 12,000 tariffs – oranges, New Zealand wine, etcetera.

“That will improve living standards for consumers and help businesses.”

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Boris Johnson pledged to deliver on the result of the Brexit referendum “come what may” but insisted he will seek to strike an agreement with Brussels by October 31.

The British Government demanded the EU renounced the Irish backstop which was originally included in the withdrawal agreement to avoid the reintroduction of a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Brexiteers have voiced concerns the backstop may be used to keep the UK closely aligned to the single market and the customs union but Brussels has so far refused to budge.

After initially refusing to meet with EU officials, Mr Johnson will head to Luxembourg on Monday to hold talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker and chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.

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The Prime Minister and Mr Juncker were scheduled to meet in August at the G7 Summit in Biarritz but had to postpone their meeting as the top Eurocrat underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder.

Despite attempts from opposition parties to throw a spanner in Mr Johnson’s strategy, the Government appears confident a new deal could be reached without further extensions to the deadline.

Nikki da Costa, the Prime Minister’s head of legislative affairs, said the necessary legislation to leave on October 31 can be passed in time if the UK and the EU come to an agreement at the next EU Summit on October 31.

Speaking to the Financial Times, a senior government official said: “Parliament might be staying day and night, and the weekends, but she is confident we can leave on October 31 with a deal.”

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