Thoughtful, polite and Left-of-Centre, he was the Eurosceptic whom federalists found it hardest to dislike.
The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.
Having correctly judged that there would be no immediate vaccine, it opted for a sustainable response.
They have the capacity to make a larger contribution to Europe’s defence. They should do so.
A big state requires a broad tax base.
We cannot waste the opportunity that our Government’s high-speed rail investment plans presents.