decade. european leadership on the security front. and i hope britain will seize that. >> okay so you did think about withdrawing your letter, but you decided to leave it there for now, is that right? >> i did, like i said i was astonished when i saw that. let's just get on with it, why do we keep reminding ourselves of it? it still remains a very heated issue in europe. we have a higher cause, a bigger threat to focus on. we've got to work with our international partners. we've done a great job, but every time we have a problem such as this, or comment such as this, it takes us back a couple of steps. and that's rather unfortunate. >> thank you very much indeed for taking the time to join us this morning. very much appreciated. keep well, thank you. >> thank you. >> and other news, the mother of baby p who died after months of abuse back in 2007 could well be finding herself in a position where she will be released from jail. and that is what the parole board has suggested.