Firstly, people take for granted that the E.U. has created the biggest economic space in the world.

What we have to do is reinvent the idea of Europe.

I'm optimistic that we are actually seeing the opportunity of a generation being created in this.

In the space of a decade, China and India have emerged as dramatic, dynamic competitors.

For too long, decisions have been taken behind closed doors - tablets of stone have simply been past down to people without bothering to involve people, listen to their views or give them information about what we are doing and why.

I have moved on from being a British parliamentarian, I have moved on from being a New Labour politician, I have moved on from being the supporter in the active day-to-day sense of Tony Blair.

What is most important for Europe is economic growth and jobs, security at home and safety in the world.