EU leaders demand Britain makes quick exit from Europe after claiming the Tory party feud held 'a whole continent hostage'

European leaders have warned Britain to leave the EU quickly and avoid prolonging uncertainty. As he demanded Britain make a quick exit from the EU, European Parliament President Martin Schulz (bottom right) said the U.K.'s relationship with the EU had been ambiguous, but was 'now clear.' He added a prolonged exit was 'the opposite of what we need', adding it was difficult to accept that 'a whole continent is taken hostage because of an internal fight in the Tory party'. French President Francois Hollande (top left) said he was 'sad' to see Britain sever relations, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel (top right) expressed 'great regret' at the UK's decision to leave the European Union. On Monday, the two leaders will meet to discuss the vote with European Council leader Donald Tusk (bottom left), who earlier insisted: 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (centre) said Britain's decision to leave the EU was not the beginning of the end for the EU.