A Sorry State

We'd like to say without reserve, and with all due humility,
That we apologise without accepting liability;
For torture's isn't British, save when certain of our pals
Decide to share our liking for some laws of Bluff King Hal's.
Though Brexit, Windrush, Grenfell make quite tolerable looks,
It truly is a pity when we cannot trust our spooks.
You have our best assurance, as from all our little men:
We've learned the proper lessons, and will not be caught again.
It's taken far too long for us to say what we are saying;
We're glad to compensate you, as it isn't us who's paying;
We've done it now, and all is well, and things can stay the same;
And in a week or two we'll say that Corbyn was to blame.

Jack Warts