Having spent many many years in the British Army—though not much time actually serving in the UK—I began to notice the direction the country was heading. I often wondered if it was just me, but listening to others with similar backgrounds, views, and experiences, I realized I wasn’t alone.

In 1993, when I left the Army, my first move after so many years abroad was to return home to Blighty. The thoughts I’d had during my service quickly came back to me, stronger than before. The more I reflected, the clearer it became: my heart was English, but I felt I had to leave.

Twelve years in France and now eleven in Germany—each with their own issues—haven’t changed that sense of belonging. From a distance, I’ve watched England’s problems deepen.

Now, as an old fart with a rebellious streak, I feel the urge to do something defiant and offer myself up in some small way. And so, I offer this self-made website—not polished, not bound by any authority, but free. A place where others might feel the need to add their voices, without the powers that be telling you what you can or cannot say, or silencing you for fear of offending someone.

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