now, already is a sign that the uk is starting to withdraw itself from some of these eu day-to-day matters. as promised a couple of weeks ago when we saw michael gove say that the uk's teams would not be taking place in -- taking part in standard meetings with the eu. we've now heard from two eu sources that the uk has on the first step started to do that. in fact, just yesterday they were planning on nominating judges -- a dutch judge to one of their european courts. the uk stepped back and allowed another country that holds a redating presidency of the eu. a very vigilant and alert brussels these days, rosemary. >> just incredible. reporting there from brussels. just cup coming up to 9:30 in the morning there. many thanks. earlier i spoke with cnn european affairs commentator dominic thomas and i began by