Isobel Hardman writes about the perspective from abroad:  http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2014/12/no-10-eu-leaders-are-on-pms-side-after-polish-minister-criticises-immigration-plans/

I was disappointed by the Prime Minister's speech on immigration, but not entirely surprised.

It is shaping up to be a Harold Wilson style fudge and fix.

Happily we are wise to all that now.