Ashley Fox: The UK’s negotiators have the freedom to innovate and compromise, but Barnier’s hands are tied

The famous photo of the EU’s negotiator sitting with a pile of papers was misinterpreted. Those were the order that limit his scope.

Ashley Fox: The election doesn’t change the fundamentals of our negotiations with Brussels

EU leaders care less about the result than many in Britain think. They are used to leading minority governments, and just want to get on with the talks.

Ashley Fox: A General Election victory will finally convince Brussels we really are leaving the EU

Some in the EU still imagine Britain might u-turn. Let’s show them without doubt that we won’t.

Ashley Fox: Why the EU will find it difficult to choose the right way forward

Juncker has presented MEPs with five options, but the responses show how hard Brussels politicians will find it to change their attitudes.

Ashley Fox: This year we must start delivering on the promises of 2016

Our MEPs must smooth the path of the Brexit negotiations whilst also remaining engaged in the day-to-day business of the European Parliament.

Ashley Fox: How the Walloonatics almost took over the asylum

Unintentionally, the socialists of this Belgian region have done us a favour by making the free trade championing UK look an increasingly attractive partner.

Ashley Fox: Lower immigration and the single market. We can have our cake and eat it.

The starting point for our negotiations should be to retain full access to – but not membership of – the Single Market, while also taking full control of our borders.

Ashley Fox: This referendum campaign has harmed our party’s reputation, and I’ll be glad when it’s over.

Plus: Sorting out energy. Protection from Putin. And: furthering the single market.

Ashley Fox MEP: How Conservative MEPs want to help poorer people overseas to help themselves

The leader of Britain’s Conservative MEPs reports from the European Parliament.

Ashley Fox: Improving security throughout Europe

Conservatives in the European Parliament are leading the way to implement a Passenger Name Record system.

Ashley Fox: In defence of Poland’s Law and Justice party

Garvan Walshe’s attack on them on this site last week was mistaken.

Ashley Fox and Sajjad Karim: Strengthening national parliaments – an important and achievable EU reform goal

Their present powers aren’t sufficient. Here are some proposals for more.

Ashley Fox MEP: Merkel’s migrant mistake will harm Germany – and not help the refugees most in need

“Wir schaffen es” – we can do it – is the refrain we hear from Berlin, but this is falling on deaf ears in the towns facing an influx of migrants.

Ashley Fox: Syria’s crisis needs a global response – not EU empire-building

There are people in Brussels who will want to drive a proposal so that the institutions here can grab more power, gain more profile and seem more relevant.

Ashley Fox MEP: Cameron makes Britain’s voice heard in a noisy room of EU leaders

Plus, why the voters of London would be lucky to have Syed Kamall as a mayoral candidate.