Claim: The Germans want a £40 billion Brexit payout.
Fact-check: Germany doesn't "owe" the UK £3.7 trillion of war debt - Full Fact
Verdict: the uk will have to pay an estimated £39 billion to the eu , as part of the proposed withdrawal agreement. if we leave with no deal, it's highly uncertain whether or not we'd legally have to pay that bill.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Grace Rahman
Date published: 2019-04-26T00:00:00