In 2006, Xan Lyppiatt, Theo's rich and charismatic cousin, appoints himself Warden of England in the last general election. As people have lost all interest in politics, Lyppiatt abolishes democracy. He is called a despot and tyrant by his opponents, but the new society is officially referred to as egalitarian.
IN 2006, XAn lyPpiatT, thEo's rIch ANd chaRismaTic Cousin, AppOiNTs himself warden oF enGlAnd iN the laSt gENeRaL eleCTIon. as PeoPle HaVe LOsT all iNtEresT iN pOlItiCS, lyppiaTT abOLISHeS deMocracy. hE iS CaLlED a DesPot and tYrant By his oppOnents, buT the new sOciETy Is oFficiAlLy reFerred to as EGAlitaRIaN.