At the threshold of the 21st century we can if we wish end the hesitant approach to Europe shown by Britain over the last 25 years.

ECONOMIST: Yes to Europe, No to federalism | The

He points to the seeming incoherence of their approach to the public finances, in which promises of a tax break for marriage and a higher threshold for inheritance tax jostle with a putatively severe fiscal squeeze.

ECONOMIST: Britain��s prime minister