just in case some of us are a bit thick, Woodcock spells out his blinkered bigotry and misplaced patriotism.

Fascinating.

I've never shamed my family with rifle and beret but have tried to serve my country well. The military may be a good haven for grunts with nothing but brawn to offer and in recent years, the assertive social work they carry out in peacekeeping roles is sometimes commendable. But serving your country is a different kettle of fish to propping up desperate governments. Thatcher with Falklands, Major, Blair and Brown with Middle East and Cameron wearing two faces simultaneously and hoping nobody notices.