A question for Councillor Harper, Deputy Leader of Barnet Council

Dear Andrew, what country do we live in? I was tempted to ask him what planet, but that might seem a tad rude.You see Andrew objects to the proposal to fly the flag of St George over the Town Hall for the duration of the world cup. Here's what Andrew had to say about the issue

The Town Hall is the civic heart of the borough and the only flag which should be flown at the building is the Union flag. Personally, I’ll be following the World Cup with great interest, as I’m sure will many Barnet residents. But in times of tough economic pressures, the council as an organisation has greater priorities to deal with. 

 So what could be a greater priority than encouraging pride in our magnificent country? Well you could attend this comic book workshop organised by Councillor Robert Rams, Cabinet Member for Customer Access and Partnerships. Councillor Rams proudly boasts. You could have a barbeque following Councillor Melvin Cohens latest advice in his press release.

You see, telling people not to wash their pork chops is more important than national pride in Barnet. That is a priority. Anyway, IF YOU CLICK HERE YOU CAN FIND OUT HOW TO TELL ANDREW WHAT YOU THINK OF HIS PRIORITIES.  David Cameron said we should all take a role in running the country so what better place to start.

Oh and if Councillor Harper is worried about the cost of a flag, Don't Call Me Dave, Barnets most sensible ex-Tory has offered to donate one free of charge.

And just to clarify one little thing. I'll be cheering England even though I'm of Australian/Irish ancestry, because you know what? unlike our local Tory bigwigs I'm damn proud of this country.