It now remains to discuss what Parliament should do in foreign policy. Britain cannot afford to remain totally aloof from what happens in Europe. The establishment of a dominant position by one country will automatically curtail Britain's freedom. Only a large Empire with a big standing army will have the resources to threaten an individual naval arms race and direct invasion of the British Isles. So Britain needs to talk to Portugal, Spain, France, Holland, Rhine and Denmark in order to have some friendly neighbours and know what is going on.
British subsidies can prop up the weaker powers.
The longer it takes for one country to establish superiority then the better Britain's prospects. Britain should be wary of committing ground troops to Europe. An expeditionary force of several hundred battalions stands little chance in a simulated battle against a standing European army. Let the others do the fighting while you provide financial backing. While you should be cautious in Europe, Britain can pursue a very active colonial policy.