er...me. I endure a daily exchange, whenever the weather isn't blowing a driving rain storm, with the GB public.
And 15-25% would be completely ignorant of what I do, while 10% know enough to want me gone/controlled/dead.
By comparison, where I was herding cows in the south tyrol, the visiting public uniformly adore the idea that the cows still go to the mountains, wear bells, and generally keep up traditions. They buy the produce, expect it to cost whatever it does, and would be outraged by a government that suggested 'rewilding'.
(indeed, the debate rages there, as central Italian gov toy with protecting predators, while regional gov says 'do what you have to boys!')
So: The majority of the public love you, whilst Govt isn't sure what it wants. Just like in Italy.
So, tell Govt what it should do with the money. That was the only point I was making. Because if you don't tell them now, there will be little point in moaning they got it wrong for the rest of your days.