The status quo, the mantra goes, can no longer be sustained in the face of antagonism towards a project which is deemed to be elitist and technocratic, and which does not resonate with publics experiencing social upheaval, economic insecurity and identity concerns caused by mass migration. The populist earthquake has suddenly made influential leaders more receptive to the idea of root-and-branch reform rather than cosmetic tinkering. In this context, David Cameron’s proposed renegotiation of the UK’s relationship with the EU might, after all, become more than an exercise in political spin aimed at a domestic audience. So here is a suggestion: what about Tony Blair taking a leadership job in Europe?
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