TWO AND  A HALF CHEERS FOR NIGEL

  My friendships and sympathies have always been with the more radical brands of English Nationalism. However, I really have to state that Nigel Farage of the UKIP is one heck of a leader. His combination of deep knowledge of policy wonkery and plain-spoken eloquence are impressive. It would be a terrible shame of this guy were NOT to become prime minister someday.