[Margaret Pilkington]

I am not sure that I agree with what you say Monkey Hanger.
I think that over the years we have become used to those two faced politicians who are in it for themselves.
There were days when politicians were not in it for themselves, but wanted to serve their constituents. I can remember two of these in my lifetime...honest men who want to do their best for the people they serve...so it can be done.
From my own point of view I prefer honesty...it is a good coin to deal in.
Integrity cannot be bought.
I want politicians who tell me the situation as it is, not how THEY think I want it to be.
I am sick of sound bites and public relations spin because ultimately it means the person giving you this guff is not to be trusted.
Apathy has grown up because people no longer believe that they can change something by democratic process....and this is a very bad situation.

Telling students that you wipe out their debt.....is a lie.(this is what Jeremy Corbyn did)
Telling a lie to get floaters on your side is never a good bet...because it diminishes trust...yes the floaters might vote for you once(twice if they are really stupid) but you cannot build a voting base on lies and half truths.
Most of the people of my age group are savvy enough to spot when we are being fed a 'worm' with a hook in it.
I think that is why all those I know voted for Brexit.