Robert McNeil: Socialism is solely the province of the people at the top: Gordon Lenin and George W Trotsky

IS THIS it? Is the socialist revolution upon us at last? I refer to the actions of Broon and Bush – the Lenin and Trotsky of our times – nationalising the banks.

Reportedly, savers are panicking, though it's unclear what form this panic is taking. Perhaps they're running roond their sitting-rooms with their heids in their hands, shouting: "Aw naw!" You never know what goes on behind closed doors, except when ...