It has been an unrelenting, but, I have to accept, at least partly successful campaign to persuade Britain that Europe is a conspiracy aimed at us, rather than a partnership designed for us and others to pursue our national interest properly in a modern, interdependent world. It is right to confront this campaign head on. Provided that the treaty embodies the essential British positions, we shall agree to it as a Government. Once agreed - either at the June Council, which is our preference, or subsequently - Parliament should debate it in detail and decide upon it. Then, let the people have the final say.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critics frame Europe as a conspiracy, but it is a partnership for national interest.
- In plain terms
- Europe is a partnership for our benefit, not a conspiracy against us.
- What can you take from it?
- View international partnerships as tools for national interest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you frame international cooperation?
Another view
National interest arguments are often debated.
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