SIR: We really have reached a sorry state of affairs in our country when people who are loyal to the Crown are prevented from holding a legal parade in Bolton, because of threats of violence and opposition from such an unholy alliance.

It appears that republicans and socialists only believe in true democracy when it applies to themselves.

What a shower of hypocrites they really are.

A Disgusted Brit

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