• EU is means to an end, not end in itself
• UK will always remain a European power
• I never want to pull up the drawbridge, or retreat
• I’m not an isolationist and have a positive vision of EU’s future
• Euro crisis is driving fundamental changes
• There’s a competitive crisis in Europe
• Democratic deficit is felt acutely in Britain
• Do not want the UK to drift towards an EU exit
• Efforts to fix EU crisis are having profound implications, dealing with its flaws is taking too long
• Problems lie with restrictive labour markets and excessive regulation
• Seems EU isn’t acting for its citizens
• Fundamental, far-reaching changes are required
• Completing single market must bethe driving mission