Not that I’m complaining as it would likely lead to new taxes and one more reason why I may choose not to return.  As Britain, aka the United Kingdom is swallowed ever deeper into European bureaucracy the definition becomes meaningless.  If there’s anything to be ashamed of it’s the reluctance of our leaders to be proud of our country.

Apparently if we fly the flag of Saint George and show off our innovation or academic excellence we do so at the expense of other cultures. Pride is about achievement, not how much better we are than anyone else. All countries should be allowed to show pride and celebrate their differences. They should be represented by a government who do not fear controversy and place the opinion of their people ahead of their own political ambitions.

The UK government and the civil service is full of cowards whose interest is stirred only by their expenses and pension, and their strategy is to do anything except accept responsibility for their decisions.

I am English and damn proud of it, whether they like it or not.

Enjoy your day!
Martyn
A Brit Abroad