Britain is characterised not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness. We have always been a country that reaches out. That turns its face to the world.

Competitiveness demands flexibility, choice and openness - or Europe will fetch up in a no-man's land between the rising economies of Asia and market-driven North America.

Mrs Cameron keeps a rather better weekend diary than I do.

It [European Union] has kept the peace in Europe. Countries used to fight and now they talk. We should be attached to that.

Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions of all its members can be met.

It is national parliaments, which are, and will remain, the true source of real democratic legitimacy and accountability in the EU.

I've always said, not giving too much away, I'm a believer in having all your stars on the pitch.