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Monday, August 31, 1998 Published at 11:43 GMT 12:43 UK

Our man in Ibiza quits over 'degenerate' Brits

St Antonio: Behaviour of Brits has angered Birkett

The British Vice Consul, has quit his post on the holiday island of Ibiza over the 'degenerate' behaviour of his fellow countrymen.

[ image: Ibiza is a haven for clubbers]
Ibiza is a haven for clubbers
After 18 months in the job, Michael Birkett, 51, says holiday makers flying in from the UK make him "ashamed to be British".

A Foreign Office official confirmed: "He will be leaving his post on Monday."

DJ Jason Bye: "I'm glad he's gone"
Mr Birkett was angered by the way young Brits behave when they flock to the island for sun, sex, booze and drugs.

A locally-recruited official, as opposed to a career diplomat, he was on duty on the island at the weekend, dealing with the problems of British visitors.

[ image: A blast of Ibiza - on CD]
A blast of Ibiza - on CD
Mr Birkett is said to be divorced from his Spanish wife, and worked in Madrid as an accountant at the British Embassy for several years before he moved to Ibiza.

He is quoted in The Mail on Sunday, saying: "I have always been proud to be British but these degenerates are dragging us through the mud.

"The young people are out of control. I am so angry at the degrading behaviour and the bad name Britain is getting in Europe. I knew it was time to leave.

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