I know many look upon the Iron Maiden as the killer of British heavy industry, but to me, the cancer that caused that situation was created by the Labour and union movements under the governments before hers. Her toughness in defeating the unions was the right direction, but unfortunately too late to stop the patient from croaking.

However, three decades later, her successors do need to refocus on the vulnerable in our society. Tory Blair’s (intended spelling) policies appear to have disenfranchised and debilitated those most at risk, and as yet I don’t see David Macaroon redressing that situation.

The poor and vulnerable of this country need a champion in the current government, before it is too late for rectification to occur. They don’t need some lapdog yapping behind the letterbox, they need a full size barker to chase off the pension and benefit pilferers.

A pun about social mobility hardly hides the fact that it has gone down since Labour came to power. With the dour one in the wings, I have little hope for the future of the poor. I have always had the suspicion that the Labour Party dislikes social mobility as it involves people improving their 'lot in life' and thereby realising that Conservative policies would be more relevant and appropriate to their daily existence. 

So glad to have you back commenting. By the way, belated happy returns for your birthday two weeks ago.