Blair: I have failed to change attitudes to the EU

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http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article342639.ece
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The Prime Minister will say: "Europe has emerged from its darkened room. It has a new generation of leaders. A new consensus is forming. Yes, there is still a debate to be had, but the argument in favour of an open Europe is winning".

He will add: "The irony is that after the shock of enlargement, the crisis of the referendums , the opening of accession negotiations with Turkey and the agreement of the Budget, with a firm process of reform midway through the next financial term; after all these alarms and excursions, there's never been a better time to be optimistic in Europe or enthusiastic about Britain's part in it."

Mr Blair will reject claims by Eurosceptics that they have "won the argument" because he avoided a showdown with them over the euro or the proposed constitution. He will insist that their hopes of a divorce or separation between Britain and the EU have been dashed by his Government's positive approach.
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It doesn't look like Britain will be joining!!! Tony don't worry Bush didn't get Social Security destroyed either...