Mary Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Britain must become a "global hub" developing a network of linkages and alliances around the world, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said. In a speech to the Fabian Society in London, he explicitly rejected former Prime Minister Tony Blair's vision of the UK as a "bridge" between Europe and the United States. With Mr Blair's successor, Gordon Brown, in the middle of a five-day visit to China and India, Mr Miliband said that Britain needed to adopt a more global view of international relations. "I know why we talked about being a bridge between Europe and America. Because they were talking past each other. But France and Germany now have good relations with America. That is good," he said. "But bridge was never quite right. We have global assets. A global language. Global businesses and NGOs. And global networks. That is why I talk about Britain as a global hub, promoting our values and interests on the global stage. "We are members of the EU. Our most important bilateral relationship is with the US. And in China and India, our links with Europe and America help us do that." Globalisation, he argued, had created a "new paradigm" of shared interests and common problems around the world. Oh and UK, Welcome to Corporate Socialism! [ 19.01.2008, 15:30: Message edited by: Mary ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 My "personal" opinion is that I wouldn't trust that guy further than I could push a steam roller. He is a poodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 "Global Hub"? "Bridge"? Peter in my opinion you are too soft on the juvenile wordsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I cringe when he talks on TV parroting the party speak. I would be in trouble with Admin. if I expressed my true feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Is this that bit of a kid, who's been touted as next PM - Gord help us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahl Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Typical milipede claptrap where he likes to think he is important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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