To me it speaks volumes that the Government does not consider it worthwhile to celebrate the 300th anniversary (today) of England and Scotland coming together to form Great Britain.
Happy Birthday Britain.
The distaste for our history and the achievements of our nation can be seen in the way the services are treated by elements of the establishment. For example, Blair couldn't be bothered to attend the ceremony in Moscow that marked the 60th anniversary of World War Two ending.
I surprised that we're allowed to remember
this.