A draft letter obtained by the Observer and devastating to the future of any LibCon power-sharing agreement, reveals that William Hague was preparing to tell David Cameron that "the British relationship with the EU has changed with our election" to one firmly against any further integration, assuming that they would be elected with a majority. The Observer writes, "Hague says he would demand the right to repatriate powers over criminal justice as well as social and employment policy during the first term of a Tory government – demands many EU leaders say they would resist."
Hague planned to tell his EU counterparts: "Rest assured that we seek engagement, not confrontation. But our aim is to achieve these commitments during this parliament." He would also tell his first foreign ministers' meeting "we will never join the euro" and would conclude: "You will find us firm but fair, playing a leading role, fighting our corner, practical and straight-talking."
I don't think this is quite what Nick Clegg had in mind.
I don't think this is quite what Nick Clegg had in mind.
