Couple of thoughts, re some posts I have read in this thread.
The income gap was mentioned, i.e., the disparity between the rich and the poor.
I would just like to point out that this has nothing to do with class whatsoever, and there are as many poor people all through the social spectrum. With the largest constituent being old age pensioners. of all classes.
WLD made a comment about the old school tie aspect of the upper classes [sic]. I would respectfully remind him, and others, that we all pull strings if we can, to get influence in life. Be it a parking space, or a gig, or even, perish the thought' a discount on goods or services.