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It is little use complaining that we have got ourselves into a mess. Sooner or later we must clear up the mess, and move on. In working out what to do, I like to draw on the positive characteristics of our ancestors. How did we achieve the wonders of the modern age? Through their ingenuity, foresight, hard work and canniness. Exactly those qualities that live on in us.

We can claim that the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Globalisation began in our region. Perhaps we can take some responsibility for that, and sow the seeds of a further Enlightenment to occupy the hands and minds of our expanding population.

We have had our Empire, been there, done that; now it's time to try something else. As old certainties dissolve, we can turn our industry towards living peaceably in this wonderful landscape.