From Brussels with love: The multi-billion-euro exit charge that could sink Brexit talks

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The European Union is preparing to hit Britain with a hefty exit charge. A bitter argument over money could derail the talks




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THE mother of parliaments has spoken. On February 8th a large majority of MPs backed a bill authorising the government to begin Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union by triggering Article 50 of the EU treaty. (A few dissenters were told off for singing “Ode to Joy”, the EU’s anthem, in the chamber.) After approval from the Lords, it should become law in March. But a different ...