London does not recognize the Brexit bill

The British government wants to pay less, however: “We do not recognize this amount,” said a government spokesman on Friday in London.

The spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the net cost was still between 35 and 39 billion pounds (around 40 to 45 billion euros). The EU figure is an estimate for internal accounting purposes. “For example, it does not reflect the amount owed to the UK. That reduces the amount we pay, ”said the spokesman.