I had this illusion that humanity had grown out of the Dark Ages, until Brexit, Le Pen and Trump turned up, as well as the comments in the Globe over the past few days.
People have many legitimate complaints, but they will never improve their lot by letting their emotions lead them and blaming foreigners. If they think their situation will improve by supporting right wing populist politicians, then they have only themselves to blame for the consequences. It is madness to believe that Trump or the British Tories will ever do anything for the working classes.