Too many defence reviews have followed the Blairite sentiment that we are an instrument for global wellbeing.
We should take pride in seven decades of refugee protection, and it is a principle we must uphold in the future too.
Given the EU’s risk levels, its lack of investment in NATO and its poor relations with its neighbours, it is hardly an attractive partner; more of a liability.
Cowardice and lack of vision have brought us to this pass – facing all the costs and obligations of EU membership, but with no voice, no vote and no veto.
Let the leftover Blairites retro-absorb the LibDems: there’s your centre-Left. Most of the rest of usare quite happy to be governed by the centre-Right Super Party.
We should take pride in seven decades of refugee protection, and it is a principle we must uphold in the future too.