I urge those readers of the York Evening Press who are members of the Conservative party to use their vote wisely in the leadership election, and vote for the only man who can unite the Conservative Party - Iain Duncan-Smith.
The Conservative Party needs to draw a line under its previous divisions over Europe and Iain is capable of doing this because his views concur with 85 per cent of the party's members.
I have enormous respect for Ken Clarke and his past achievements, however he is not only in favour of adopting the Euro, his entire European approach is one of broader and deeper integration.
In practical terms, this can only create divisions.
The next two major national elections that this country faces will be a likely referendum on the single currency and the European elections themselves in 2004.
If the modern Conservative Party is going to be a formidable contender in these elections, it will not be possible to sideline European issues in an election about Europe. The Conservatives must tackle the issue of Europe head-on. The only man capable of doing this is Iain Duncan-Smith.
Robert Goodwill MEP,
Yorkshire & The Humber Conservative,
Southwood Farm,
Terrington, York.
Updated: 09:57 Monday, August 27, 2001
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