I am a far-Right extremist. That's according to my brother Charlie, who has been visiting us from New York and has drifted ever further to the left of the political spectrum since living there.

For most children, September marks the beginning of the school year, a time when pupils leave the house with new shoes, sharpened pencils and, perhaps, a little nervousness.

I am a far-Right extremist. That's according to my brother Charlie, who has been visiting us from New York and has drifted ever further to the left of the political spectrum since…

We've all had that moment. You're wearing your favourite black top, catch your reflection in the mirror and suddenly notice what looks like a light dusting of snow on your…