One of my quirks is that I sometimes self-identify as British, despite my ethnic origins being Italian and having never actually visited the UK.
The basis for this is that until late 1985 when the Australian Citizenship Act was amended, all Australian Citizens were automatically considered British Subjects.
As I never consented to give up that status, I insist on calling myself British.
Hence, as a proud Briton, I got extremely angry when the news broke this week that a 12 year old student, wearing a Ginger Spice inspired Union Jack dress, was prevented from participating in her school’s diversity day.
Here are some of the links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vrgdpllyyo
I am not the only one being angry about this matter – although I suspect the algorithm on Facebook is acting like an echo chamber to amplify my feed.
There is a campaign on social media demanding the sacking of Jayne Delves, the headmistress of this school.
Online images of her suggest that she bears a resemblance to your garden variety Karen. I say that she is much worse than any garden variety Karen, and that she has engaged in anti-patriotic conduct which borders on treason, and that this should be tested with a trial in an English court.
I also suggest, and only half tongue in cheek, that a medieval punishment for treason, which some might call highly barbaric, might be in order in this situation if she is found guilty.
Alternatively, perhaps the Westminster Parliament, font of all global sovereignty (yes I am rather jingoistic), might pass a Bill of Attainder and punish her accordingly.
Lost For Words! 