IN the middle of a news blackout, who comes and who goes offers a vital clue as to what is going on for the myriad of intrepid reporters covering EU meetings.

THE COUNTRY’S battle to defend its low corporation tax rate encountered another stumbling block last night when several EU leaders supported the idea of agreeing tax bands and a minimum rate across euro area states.

THE Spanish Prime Minister yesterday suggested an “alliance of civilisations” to combat the scourge of terrorism.

I AM glad I do not live in a country in which the Government capitulates to terrorists. That is to say I am glad that I don’t live in Spain.

I AM glad I do not live in a country in which the Government capitulates to terrorists. That is to say I am glad that I don’t live in Spain.