Are these Dad’s Army stamps inspired by Brexit?
The Royal Mail insists not, but it is quite a coincidence
Brexit-supporting MPs and newspapers have long criticised the Royal Mail’s decision not to release a set of stamps to mark Britain’s departure from the EU. On June 12th it unveiled a set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Dad’s Army”, a TV comedy about a bungling band of Home Guard volunteers. Looking at the catchphrases featured on the stamps, some have wondered if the set is, in fact, a subtle tribute to Brexit.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline "Dad’s army revisited"
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