In the space of a decade, China and India have emerged as dramatic, dynamic competitors.
I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.
It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.
In my experience of these things, parties which shout about dirty tricks and the like tend to do so because they fear a direct hit in some vulnerable part of their political anatomy.
I certainly believe that we gain through open trade and liberalisation.
Having viewed Europe as an extension and projection of itself, France now finds Europe developing a mind and identity of its own which embraces France but is not controlled by France.
