[oblique]

Labour is no longer a leftist party, it is better described a corporatist party. When capitalism is in decay like it is now, a corporatist (liberal, right, whatever) party won't push back against exploitative companies. The people notice the ineffectiveness of the incumbents and vote for whatever the 2nd most popular party is. We'll see if "Your Party" can break the cycle

[n4r9]

Agreed. I lean left on the UK spectrum and it was the first time I voted other than Labour in a GE. The walk-back on stuff like tuition fees and childcare was untenable, as was ordering MPs to stay away from picket lines. The nightmare continued with winter fuel payments, welfare "reforms" and a lack of leadership over small boats (which are not a pressing matter despite the frenzy being whipped up by Reform).