David Cameron eyes Danish premier to solve Brussels dilemma

Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform think-tank said if the left does get the first crack at the top job in Brussels "at least three moderate Socialists would be viable alternatives" to Mr Schulz. ...Enrico Letta, the former Italian premier, is another candidate on the left but Ms Thorning-Schmidt "has the advantage of being a woman and liked by Angela Merkel," Mr Grant said in a recent pamphlet. He added, however: "All three are broadly acceptable to centre-right governments, including that of Britain."