We know that the last century was hell for much of Europe. Fascism, the doctrine that believes that what’s good for the State is what’s good for everyone, has caused so much death and pain, and I think most right thinking people would hope that it would go the way of Feudalism – consigned to the dustbin of history as a really bad idea.

Sadly we, the British, are sending a Fascist your way, mixing the charms of Nationalism, Xenophobia, racism and hardcore left wing economics.

It’s clear something’s gone horribly wrong with British politics. Perhaps it’s generations of people brought up to believe that the job of Government is to give them whatever they want, leaving the door wide open for parties like the BNP who promise exactly that.

Whatever the cause, I wish to offer my profound apologies and express my sincere embarrassment and shame at raising the spectre of Fascism in Europe once again.

Regards,

Charlotte