The big problem with the few things England and the rest of Britain (but mostly the city) still do is the Wimbledon effect. World class arena, all the top players are foreigh - and taking most of their winnings away.

There is only so long that we can glean the crumbs from their tables, get paid to wipe their arses, and use that money to buy the bread made from the corn we don't grow.

Yes, British Leyland was worth saving. Now we buy cars from foreigners. Who makes the money?

Yes, coal mining was worth saving. Now we buy coal from foreigners. Who makes the money?

When it gets cold, who shuts the pipelines? Who makes the money?

When we make the films - who owns the rights and who makes the money (clue, some still post here)?

Software? Don't make me laugh.

Computer hardware? Ditto.

Brand values? Yeah right.

House of cards is right.