Javid: I'm still a Brussels basher but we should remain in EU

Business Secretary Sajid Javid has said he remains a "Brussels basher" despite deciding to support remaining in the European Union.

He said it was a "very difficult " decision to oppose Brexit but said staying in the EU was best for business, jobs and growth.

"I have no time for closer political union and in many ways I am a Eurosceptic. I am still a Brussels basher and will remain so. I wish there was more in the deal."

Speaking at the annual conference of the British Chambers of Commerce in London, Mr Javid said he could have followed his heart and backed Brexit because the issue will not come up again, but he followed his head after 20 years of being in business.

"I accept that all businesses prefer a degree of certainty over uncertainty. I am not suggesting everything is certain by remaining but there is a lot more uncertainty on the other side.

"Uncertainty is the enemy of jobs and growth."