Joel Baccas

EU rules took UK from “dirty man of Europe” to top-quality bathing waters. Brexit could see high standards get watered down.

After Brexit we’d lose EU protections from poor-quality food. In a desperate no-deal scenario Brexiters can cut unappetising deal with Trump.

EU citizens have right to elect MEPs to help shape European policy. There are many more benefits, but Brexit will strip them away.

EU court is another layer of defence when the most vulnerable in our society face discrimination. After Brexit that will be gone.

Claim EU only looks out for big business crumbles under scrutiny. EU competition law protects consumers and stands up to corporate giants.

Today we can use our UK driving licence across 27 other EU countries. After Brexit, especially under “no deal”, it may not be so easy.

EU laws provides compensation and assistance to passengers caught out by delayed or cancelled flights. Brexit could see these rights eroded.

Today EU membership lets our pets obtain a pet passport for life. This freedom could be greatly reduced after Brexit.

Bilateral treaties protect non-EU investors from adverse changes in terms and conditions of their UK ventures. They may claim compensation.

Parliamentary sovereignty means Parliament chose to follow EU rules and could stop at any time. This reality has been warped by Brexiters.

After Brexit, especially if we crash out, separated couples with children won’t benefit from simpler laws to resolve cross-border disputes.

EU laws recognising professional qualifications across EU won’t apply to UK after Brexit. That’s bad for both UK talent and the NHS.