http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/eu_referendum/article365978.eceGRINNING Gordon Brown joined in champagne celebrations yesterday after surrendering huge swathes of British power to Brussels for good.
The PM hailed the Great British giveaway as a “brilliant” deal as he took part in a back-slapping party with EU leaders.
He once again ruled out a referendum for the British people – as Tony Blair became hot favourite to be the EU’s first permanent President with a £250,000-a-year salary and an army of officials funded by the taxpayer.
He was backed by Mr Brown – who described him as a “great candidate” – and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who said Mr Blair was the most pro-European Brit.
Mr Brown was caught on camera as the bubbly flowed in the early hours of yesterday to celebrate the Lisbon Treaty.
The Treaty sets up the first permanent EU President and a new EU foreign minister who will take the place of our own elected Foreign Secretary at some key global summits.
It means the surrender of Britain’s veto in 61 areas of policy and leaves the UK open to EU dictats from Brussels.
Mr Brown was heard praising the work of Portugal’s PM Jose Socrates, saying: “You’ve done brilliantly. We’re very proud of you.
