There are clearly many politicians who are beneath contempt. Currently most of those are Tories because Labour, Lib Dems and others are staying below the parapet as they realise starting quiet is the best way to ensure a non-Tory government next time around.
I have particular local contempt for Lia Nici, Tory MP for Great Grimsby. Yes, Great Grimsby, once the world's leading fishing port but left to flounder and decline by successive governments. So the usual ardent Labour adherents in this town decided on a change 'for the better' and welcomed Nia.
Despite her promises, the port continues to decline. Youngs have just announced the closure of another fish processing plant. Grimsby relies on processing of imported Icelandic fish nowadays since its own fleet disappeared.
Nia helpfully suggested that the 285 people to be laid off should 'look for other opportunities and re-train'. I can only assume Nia rarely visits Grimsby or understands it's plight.
Still, never mind, even as the Tories flutter from power next time NIa will probably retain her seat and her salary because the locals will still believe she will somehow turn things around. There appears to be nowt as stupid as the British electorate.
