The core question for many British voters is a simple one: do they really trust the EU to play its part in controlling migration across the continent effectively?
Meanwhile, and on a happier note, Timothy Kirkhope has finally steered the Passenger Name Records (PNR) legislation through the Parliament.
What emerges through the mists is a more-or-less standard left-wing politician, but with a sensitive nose for where the political wind will blow next.
“If we’re given a concept of operations that looks dangerous, particularly around the ground element, than the Government could find itself in unnecessary trouble.”
The leader of Britain’s Conservative MEPs reports from the European Parliament.
The balance of the safety argument is for leaving. But neither referendum outcome will dampen the fanaticism of our home-grown extremists.
Technical security, good intelligence and confidence in our values saw us through against communism. We need all of them to see the West through this again.
“These are appalling and savage attacks.”
Plus: Zac’s chances, Jarvis’s speech, Stuart Ramsay’s great scoop. And: how long can it be before Carswell and Evans re-join the Conservatives?
In the areas of serious organised crime, counter-terrorism, money laundering and drugs and people trafficking, there is hugely fruitful EU-wide cooperation.
Victory and peace abroad cannot be won by trying to bomb your enemies into submission.
“I firmly support the action that President Hollande has taken to strike ISIS in Syria and it is my firm conviction that Britain should do so too.”
After Paris and now Brussels, let’s avoid claims based on gut feelings, out-dated information or – dare I say it – wilful misunderstandings.