Being a Londoner born-and-bred who "escaped" 15 years ago, I wouldn't say that but I do sincerely empathise with your sarcasm as it surely doesn't fall far off

Being a Londoner born-and-bred who "escaped" 15 years ago, I wouldn't say that but I do sincerely empathise with your sarcasm as it surely doesn't fall far off the mark, sadly..