I had the honour to represent Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire for ten years in the European 'Parliament'. I came into direct contact with Mainstream Media, very senior civil servants and dozens of journeymen politicians elected solely on the basis of the colour of their rosette at election time.

My constituents have a reputation for blunt speaking and honesty. Probably why they elected me! Whenever I visit pubs or clubs I am asked the same question 'How can 'they' be so bad?'.

Also, the inspiration for this book: the question from an ordinary working man in Leeds, 'Why can't they leave us alone?' A libertarian even if he didn't know it.

I supply some of the answers here, enjoy!