On the subject of folk songs and Billy Bragg, I have written the lyrics below to, what was probably the greatest anti-Thatcher/Tory song of the 1980's. Now, I defy ANYONE to tell me that this is not a folk song!

DAYS LIKE THESE

The party that became so powerful by sinking foreign boats,
Is dreaming up new promises, coz promises win votes.
Being resolute in conference and the ad man's expertise,
The majority by their silence, shall pay for days like these.

The right to build communities is back behind closed doors,
Between government and people stands the right arm of the law.
And shame upon the patriot when the mark of the bulldog breed,
Is a family without a home and a pensioner in need.

Those who's lives are ruled by dogma are waiting for a sign,
the 'better dead than red brigade' are listening on the line.
And the liberal with a small L cries in front of the TV,
As another demonstration passes on to history.

Peace, bread, work and freedom is the best we can achieve.
Wearing badges is not enough in days like these!