No matter where I lived, I retained my British heritage. I was raised in England until the age of 14 but my Britishness was well established. I have lived in South Africa eleven years and now in Canada for 21 years. I have travelled to 24 countries. My accent, which is as little mixed, still has a strong British tone to it. I have up to now, always been proud to say that I am British. I say up to now because having just returned from England and I feel very disappointed by the state of things there.
What has changed? England was always a place of honour and integrity, “a mans word ” and all that. Now what I see is a country in turmoil. Where one is not allowed to be a true Brit. Not allowed to be proud and in some cases a second class citizen in their own country. Is this a bit strong? Yes, but from an outsiders point of view, this is what I see. Why is this? The government appears to support any other country but not their own? If you are a newcomer you are made welcome but are left to rot in B&Bs paid for the by British taxpayer. It seems that they are trying to destroy the morale of the farmers and get rid of the seniors and leave the youth illiterate and disadvantaged in the workplace? (Yes boast every year on how many have passed their exams). Where do I get my information you ask? I hear what people are saying. I read the papers. I talk to people and hear their fears.So why do I keep going back to England you say?