Flagging Opposition

Oh, dear. It is doubtful whether the Upper (formerly Lower) Miliband has the gumption to pass for a scoundrel, but he is leaping for the last refuge just in case. With the NHS being destroyed, the police being privatised, the economy flatlined and the Government bouncing happily between dithering incompetence and barking lunacy, the Upper (formerly Lower) Miliband suggests that it would be jolly nice if British products had bigger flags on them. Apparently consumers are unable to do their patriotic duty because they don't know what has been made here; and the Upper (formerly Lower) Miliband contends that if British goods were marked with a bigger flag, everyone could recognise and celebrate whatever strength in manufacturing has not been outsourced, financialised or placed in hock to China. However, the Upper (formerly Lower) Miliband did say that putting flags on things is "not about making consumers feel bad if they don't buy products from British business"; which presumably is what distinguishes his brand of patriotism from the Conservative brand.