How will you vote in the Euro elections?

Tricky one. Traditional supporters of the 2 main parties are, quite understandably, furious about the way their parties have behaved over the Brexit issue, and are set to abandon them in their droves. Nigel Farage’s Brexit party seems set to be the outright winner, as Brexiteers across the nation rally to it rather than Labour or Tory. And remainers, such as myself, are left with a tranche of parties who feel the same way: the LibDem, Green, etc etc. With their vote split, Farage is set to be the big winner.

Nigel is a perfect example of the populist politician, appealing to the less noble aspects of the human personality, the racists, the bigots, the laissez faire, free enterprise, devil-take-the-hindmost, screw-you-Jack-I’m-alright type of mindset. These people come from all classes, even poor people who will lose out if their policies are adopted (as in the US under Trump). The rich know they will benefit; the poor have been conned with great skill into believing they will too.

Hence in the UK, highly intelligent politicians, such as Penny Mordant, tap into Brexit politics because it plays well with their base, not, I would assert, because they actually believe what they are saying about “taking control back” or whatever bullshit argot they adopt. They’re about personal ambition and the acquisition of power. So look out. If we’re not careful they’ll be in charge soon...