Jack was there to answer questions regarding likely investor reaction to the proposed deals.

It basically provides the critical mass that we need to make us one of the top players in Europe.

People are being told starting yesterday and through tomorrow.

There is lots of scope for European banking deals.

Issues deals with the issues I had, the fears I had and it isn't a 'nice' album but fears and depressions are not particularly nice.

Because of the relatively narrow margins that divide the parties, moderates can still broker deals that have a great moderating influence on issues form tax cuts to judicial fights.