Looking at how Tory members were able to hold local MPs to account, and in certain instances effectively de-select them over Brexit, and comparing it to goings-on with Labour in Bristol last night, it becomes pretty obvious which party has a greater belief in democracy.
The centre & centre-left have an in-built assumption that they are the good guys, and frequently this manifests itself in a gleeful desire to override democracy because they are right (in a number of instances this powered the 2nd referendum stuff).
It's so unlikeable!
It's so unlikeable!
Same elements of centre complain about Tory cronyism & disregard for democracy but to be frank I can't see much difference. It's just highlighted more frequently with Tories because they are better at getting power.
They are the same, just the centre think they are virtuous.
They are the same, just the centre think they are virtuous.
Thatcher became leader in 1975 with the support of *one* member of the shadow cabinet. But there was nothing like the internal wrecking thrown at Corbyn after she won.
Even 40 years later Labour MPs couldn't do that. Why do they think they are so much better?
Even 40 years later Labour MPs couldn't do that. Why do they think they are so much better?
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