A black MEP claims he was told to leave the European Parliament on his first day in the new job.

Magid Magid, who represents Yorkshire and The Humber for the Green Party, said he was "visibly different" but would not "try to fit in".

He was one of 73 MEPs who headed to Strasbourg for the start of their five-year term.

Moment Brexit MEPs snub EU anthem

Mr Magid was in the European Parliament building when someone asked him if he was lost, and he was then told to leave.

He wrote: "I know I'm visibly different.


"I don't have the privilege to hide my identity. I'm black and my name is Magid.

"I don't intend to try fit in. Get used to it!"

Mr Magid confirmed he "obviously didn't leave" but that he wanted to reveal "what people think the stereotypical politician is meant to look like".

Your face when you've just had someone ask if you're lost & then you're told to leave, on your first day at work. 🤦🏾‍♂️



I know I'm visibily different. I don't have the privilege to hide my identity. I'm BLACK & my name is Magid. I don't intend to try fit in. Get used to it!

👊🏾💚 pic.twitter.com/HhWG63kE9U — 🚀MΛG!D (@MagicMagid) July 2, 2019

British MEPs made their presence felt in the European Parliament on Tuesday.

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Brexit Party MEPs drew attention for turning their backs while the EU's adopted anthem was played.

They staged the demonstration as Ode To Joy rang out in the chamber in a move leader Nigel Farage described as a "silent act of defiance".

Image: Lib Dem MEPs wore t-shirts saying 'b******* to Brexit'

A host of Liberal Democrat MEPs also wore "b******* to Brexit" bright yellow T-shirts.

The UK's MEPs will sit in the European Parliament until Brexit is finalised, with 31 October the current deadline for the UK to leave the EU.