Via new blog Escalate, I’m pointed towards a speech given last week on the future of the European Union. Given by

a firm believer that Britain’s place is in the European Union … someone who wants the European Union to succeed

it contains much that I agree with completely. I have some reservations, some disagreements, but overall, it’s a very positive approach that identifies the key failings of Blair’s EU policy and also sets a strong direction for where to go next. Some highlights: (more…)