Word is that Cameron will attempt the speech of his life without notes or autocue. Critics said his 2005 noteless speech was no better than many stage actors could do – but that was a short one. This will be an hour long. Dare he? We’ll see soon enough….
PS: His aides say he will be carrying cards, to jog his memory if needed. But otherwise, flying solo. An incredibly, almost recklessly bold move.

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