European Commission

Removing EU mobile roaming charges is a real boon to citizens. It also shows what the single market can achieve – and Brexit may cost us.

While Theresa May was changing her mind on social care, the EU adopted its Brexit negotiating position with little fuss.

In contrast with Theresa May’s dangerous obsession with secrecy, Brussels is open, transparent and always inclined to leak a good story.

EU’s negotiating mandate provides basis for potential Brexit divorce bill of over €100bn. UK still refuses to pay.

A Commons committee has raised the possibility of power cuts. It is another example of the unintended consequences of Brexit.

PM didn’t repeat threats, didn’t refuse to pay what we owe and said there are consequences of quitting. But her hopes are still unrealistic.

By failing to trigger talks this week, PM has given EU reason to wait until June to set its negotiating mandate. She could run out of time.

David Davis worries about giving away our negotiating position. But the Brexit process needs public scrutiny - and leaks can’t be stopped.

Brexit could erode the UK’s large, lucrative lead over the rest of Europe in capital markets business.

Trade in services is vital for the balance of payments. But leaving the EU risks cutting the our share of a growing and competitive market.

UKIP MP says UK is “represented by one twenty-eighth of a eurocrat” in EU. He undersells our numbers and influence.