There should have been a line between the Tory approach and the rightwing demagogue’s but, foolishly, the PM dissolved it, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
There should have been a line between the Tory approach and the rightwing demagogue’s but, foolishly, the PM dissolved it
That cohort swells in times of economic distress but a party that speaks exclusively to those grievances doesn’t represent a majority in Britain, and never has done. In reality, the damage is asymmetric. In marginal constituencies that swung behind Johnson in 2019, the bulk of switchers to Labour are people who voted remain in 2016 or, if they voted leave, now see. They tend to be older, white, non-graduates, anxious about immigration and crime. They are doubtful that politics can make much of a difference, especially given that the referendum – sold as a transformative reboot of the system – left things feeling unchanged.
Farage’s initial decision not to run looked like an early vindication of the Downing Street plan. With the subsequent volte-face he has snatched back that sliver of consolation. Sunak is left looking like a lame tribute act, suddenly upstaged by the appearance of the original star.
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