The United Kingdom of Great Britainistan does not encompasses the British Isles. The Republic of Ireland rightfully is not apart of their tea drinking commune. Ireland was never part of the United Kingdom and never will be. This country is a member of the European Union. Most right-thinking British people are ashamed of being linked to such a pansy-ass continent. Currently, the United Kingdom is ruled by Prime Minister David Cameron. He is almost as great as both Churchill and Thatcher. Plus, Queen Elizabeth II is his boss, even though she's a woman and he's a man and they're not even married!