People feel that in too many ways the EU is something that is done to them, not something over which they have a say.

Elected presidents are for countries.

When we have a Deputy Prime Minister who tells people not to drive cars but has two Jags himself, and where the Minister who tells people not to have two homes turns out to have nine himself - no wonder the public believe politicians are hypocrites.

I described the euro as a burning building with no exits and so it has proved for some of the countries in it.

Those who back the Syrian regime from now on will find themselves in an even more isolated and indefensible minority.

I have found that I get a better reaction from people once I am less bothered about their reaction.

You can see over time whether people are prepared to differ or not.