Party member opinion on the negotiations is clearly at the harder end of the spectrum on independence and economics – though not invariably on immigration.
Our proposals on how to do so will be brought forward next year. In so doing, we will drive our commitment to get net migration down to sustainable levels.
I have said previously that I believe the Government has been pursuing a sensible negotiating approach to date. I maintain that view.
After leaving the EU, we must ensure we are well-positioned in terms of regulation, taxation, immigration and – crucially – foreign languages.
There are some areas where continued jurisdiction for the ECJ is defensible and may, pragmatically, be the best route forward.
Our best chance of getting a deal remains developing a solid, credible alternative plan, and showing that we are prepared to implement it.
Brexit offers an opportunity to change our path – and failing to do so could bring very serious electoral consequences.
My new project takes inspiration from Teddy Roosevelt, who saved American capitalism from itself.
A combination of work permits and a cap would provide proper control, while still allowing flexibility where it is required.
It follows that any Tory MP voting with Corbyn would thus be deprived of the whip, and ineligible to stand as a Party candidate in any election that followed.
It would be the easiest, least disruptive, and most productive way for this country to genuinely leave the EU until we have a bespoke UK-EU deal.
Why wouldn’t we want to have world class customs systems, cutting edge digital border controls and resilient road infrastructure?
Some employers have been doing very nicely out of labour which puts up with low pay, poor conditions and little flexibility in their hours.
“A society that does not judge you for where you come from or your background or how you live your life provided you do no harm to others that is the syncretic genius of our country.”
Plus: Economics is not enough, two lots of protesters (one in first class travel), and keeping fit at Party Conference.