Don't listen to this nonsense. The most sensible licence to have is the one for the place where you have the right to live and work. If you're a UK citizen you need a UK CAA licence. If you have the right to live and work in Europe then you need an EASA licence. If you can do both then start with the EASA licence - the UK will recognise it and no doubt convert it in due course. (The EU won't reciprocate - spot the good guys!)