Wednesday 18th May

A friend of ours who runs the best Chambre D’Hote in town called yesterday and asked if I would speak to two Sun journalists who were in town and staying with her.  They wanted to talk to someone who had an Opinion on Brexit; well, as you know I am full of opinions without ever risking the accusation of being opinionated (hahaha).  So, I spoke to them.  And though of course I regard the Sun as the lowest of the low, they were quite pleasant and chatty.  They are over here for a couple of days trying to drum up a feature story about Brits in France and our possible fears over leaving the EU.

Although I talked for about 30 minutes and they took copious notes and a few photos I doubt very much whether I will feature in their infamous paper – but you never know.  And, of course even if I do, I further suspect that opinions attributed to me may not be exactly what I said.  So, if you see me in the Sun (which I very much doubt) don’t necessarily believe a word of it.  As ever journalists are looking for a story rather than the boring old truth, and the only story in town is that we are all scared stiff of what will happen to us and our houses and our lives here in France.  Whereas in all probability not very much will happen, and certainly not immediately, and there will most likely be some sort of transitional arrangements – and if we have to make a decision further down the road to become French, we will cross ca pont then.

I did of course ask the journalists what line the Sun was going to take, and they said that there was no editorial line as yet, and they would wait and see.  Which may be journalese for mind your own business, or may be the truth.  I suspect that the Sun and Times will reluctantly swing behind Cameron at the last minute.  The Telegraph and Mail will probably mildly support Brexit, while the Express will be all out outers.  The Indy and Guardian and Mirror will be for remain while still criticizing Cameron for his reckless decision.  We will see…