Because we have a de-politicised, self-obsessed culture which doesn't really care about politics or political music, and the media are driven by what their audiences want. Blame America if you want - personally, I blame Thatcher. But in any case, it's not a conspiracy.

So what have you been mobilised and politicised into doing for your culture as a result of listening to Show of Hands, Lizzie? Apart from gabbling on the internet, of course. What real-life action have you been spurred to take because you were inspired by the messages in their songs?