‘Even if we allowed you to vote − which is never going to happen − you serfs would only be allowed to vote once in a generation” declared Lord Zimmers of Upper and Lower Sidders .
He was speaking at the Annual Levee of the High Tory Party at which not only nobles are received but all the faithful, even down to those lowly serfs whose duties are to make and serve the party’s much-prized Lamingtons at fundraisers, pay the tithe and render constant obeisance to and adoration of their masters and mistresses.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 10 issues
for $10
Subscribe to The Spectator Australia today for the next 10 magazine issues, plus full online access, for just $10.
- Delivery of the weekly magazine
- Unlimited access to spectator.com.au and app
- Spectator podcasts and newsletters
- Full access to spectator.co.uk
Comments
Don't miss out
Join the conversation with other Spectator Australia readers. Subscribe to leave a comment.
SUBSCRIBEAlready a subscriber? Log in