I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

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.

We've got to demonstrate why European unity and integration, our vast single market, our single currency, equip us with the strength to embrace globalization.

Too often we think we can act without explaining and take decisions without justifying them.

I understand why the Tories will be gunning for Alastair Campbell because they fear his campaigning skills.

I certainly believe that we gain through open trade and liberalisation.