We Will Economise on the Beaches

As the eightieth anniversary approaches for Britain's last successful entry into Europe, it appears that the planned rah-rah may not attain quite the scale anticipated. According to the Rothermere Stürmer on Sunday, a commemorative parachute drop may have to be cut back owing to a shortage of aircraft. Fortunately, there is no shortage of Ministers for Victory in Europe, and Michael Green, Corinne Stockheath, Sebastian Fox and their weird little hanger-on have ordered an immediate review to ensure that RAF resources can keep up the nostalgia porn if not necesarily the Empire. In addition, some children will be led around 10 Downing Street by a noted tax-dodger in order to learn how Mr Churchill and a few Americans made the world safe for Israel.