European Parliament

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

Before triggering Article 50, the PM’s red lines came from hard-Brexiters in the UK. Now the EU has begun setting its own rules.

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.

If there’s one thing parliament should insist on following Supreme Court ruling, it’s to scrutinise any deal soon enough to make an impact.

MEPs’ vote to freeze accession means Turkey’s chance of joining EU minuscule. Anybody backing Brexit out of Turkey fears should think again.

If Article 50 is triggered after June 2017, elections for the Parliament could be a headache for everyone – Europe, its institutions and the UK.

Voting records not the best measure of whether Britain’s voice counts.

New air passenger data rules just face a month or two’s delay after democratic vote.

Legally binding the deal may be - but there will still be hurdles ahead.