If the European Union were to try to use the same bullying that it has with Austria, it could be in for a shock. The British are larger, more self confident and more prepared to look out of Europe. Unlike Haider, Hague has made no stupid remarks, and Hague also has the advantage that he speaks in English and so his remarks are harder to misrepresent than Haider s. You also have to remember that Hague has more depth and intelligence, if less charisma, than Haider. When even Austria evinces international sympathy , England is going to attract a groundswell.
Internationalism only goes so far.