Sorry if this is getting further and further off topic. However, I've just heard the odious Mr G spouting his repatriation smokescreen, sorry, policy, or Radio 4's today programme http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8650000/8650909.stm .

Among his more stupid comments was something to the effect that Ireland is a part of Britain and therefore, Irish people would not be barred from entry.

Go on Griffin, I dare you. Stand in O'Connell St in Dublin, armed with a megaphone and shout "Ireland is British". Just see how long it is before somebody puts you right.