Britain’s pro-Europeans need to find a Shirley Williams | Martin Kettle

Unless the ‘in’ campaign delivers a ringing message, the fanaticism of Brexit supporters will decide this battle

When a woman is 85, and has spent the best part of 50 years in parliament, she is entitled to call it a day with honour. Nevertheless, there is something poignant and symbolic about Shirley Williams choosing to retire from politics on the very day the prime minister begins the process that could lead to Britain leaving Europe.

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