Cameron's speech told Europe's emperors to get dressed | Simon Jenkins

The EU's elder statesmen tried to run before they could walk. We may not like it, but Cameron's call was brave and timely

Good heavens, it was a baby. The wicked fairies assumed that so long and painful a labour meant David Cameron's Europe speech would be a limp monster all the world would hate. Instead it is a healthy, bouncing thing, with even Cameron's critics patting its head and admiring its dimples.

Wednesday's speech was to the point, workmanlike and devoid of fudge and platitude. It ha...