Speaking in the European Parliament, she claimed Britain’s previous top officials in Brussels have used the position to “feather their nests” instead of representing the country’s voters. The Brexiteer claimed Neil Kinnock and Peter Mandelson benefited from a pension pot worth up to £10million. Ms Harris also praised incoming Ursula von der Leyen for declaring herself a “Remainer” as a “very welcome” clarification for the Brexit cause.

Addressing MEPs, the Brexiteer said: “I would like to thank the President of the Commission for saying she’s a Remainer.

“Clarification is always very welcome and it is a devastating revelation and loss to the Brexit cause.”

She added: “The EU has warned it is going to take legal action against my country because we refused to name a commissioner.

“But what’s the point? We’re leaving anyway.

“And two we have already had, Kinnock and Mandelson, have used it as an opportunity to feather their nests to the tune of £10 million.

“They’re extreme EU federalists who have no intention to stand up for their people but merely comply and feather their nests.”

Brussels has kickstarted legal proceedings against Britain, which could end with the country being sued in the European Court of Justice, for failing to nominate a commissioner

Former EU commissioners in office before May 1, 2004, are entitled a pension worth 4.5 percent of their final salary.

Lord Kinnock, a former vice-president of the Commission, is estimated to get almost £90,000 a year.

Lord Mandelson, a former trade commissioner, is estimated to receive around £35,000 a year.

Lord Chris Patten, who served the Commission from 2000 to 2004, is believed to rake in close to £40,000 a year.

Ms Harris rallied behind Mr Johnson’s refusal to nominate a British candidate to serve in the new European Commission.

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She claimed that the snub is a sign that the Prime Minister truly intends to quit the EU in the coming months.

And in one final blow to Brussels, she said: “And, of course, remember, if we’re causing you too much trouble, you can always kick us out prematurely.”

In her earlier speech, Mrs von der Leyen said the vast majority of EU parliamentarians would be happy to see the backs of the Brexit Party’s contingent.

The German said: “We all know that one member of our family intends to leave our Union…”

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After being interrupted by Brexiteer cheers, she added: “A vast majority of this house seems to be happy about the fact a very, very, very small group in this house would not be able to clap as loud any more.

“And I have never, ever made any secret about that fact that I will always be a Remainer.

“We will respect the decision taken by the British people. We will work closely together on solutions to common challenges, especially security matters.

“But one thing has to be absolutely clear, whatever the future holds, the bond and the friendship between our people are unbreakable.”

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