The former deputy Prime Minister said the UK's decision to leave the EU meant Germany had been "handed the opportunity" to become the dominant player in Europe.
He said that America would also now turn towards Germany and away from Britain.
Speaking to the House magazine, he said: “We’ve now abandoned the opportunity to influence Europe, the council of ministers will meet and we won’t be there.
"Our ability to speak for the Commonwealth within Europe has come to an end. The Americans will shift their focus of interest to Germany. » | Laura Hughes. Political Correspondent | Friday, March 24, 2017
