Countries need a balance of self-criticism and self-confidence. People are often called on to act for a greater good. But if Britain is shameful, why bother?
Other discount cards offer better deals. A more relevant role would be to provide some effective campaigning and to champion student rights.
His satire on the NUS is highly enjoyable, but as he himself recognises, the Conservatives are a long way from finding messages to reach younger voters.
This is another step on the road for a poisonous alliance of Trotskyists and Islamists.
Judging by its social media activity, the National Union of Students’ main current focus is ‘decolonising the curriculum’.