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

It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.

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.

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

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.

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

Europe has to address people's needs directly and reflect their priorities, not our own preoccupations.