UK
Britain is going through a difficult time, when its sustained ability to punch above its weight, economically and diplomatically, is ebbing. The end of irrational exuberance found the country ill at ease with itself, with rising inequalities and unhealthy nationalism, just when it needs to be fleet-footed in recognising that many of the traditional pillars of its strengths have changed. The need is to recognise other supports and partners and find a new common purpose after the pandemic. I live in hope.
one step beyond
Several times a slightly mystified Manchester audience has heard me talk about a "pan-European, sorry pan-Manchester, market...". As in the EU, deep issues of equality and representation lie not very far under the surface of our work, and success lies in simultaneously putting in place a robust system that can take real decisions over real resources, and within which everyone feels their influence, if not equal, represents the weight of their population, economic influence, historical role and future prospects.
Attached File: Connected (UK).pdf