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Reflecting on times past, the politician recalls John Major’s observation that MPs traditionally came from backgrounds like business and the military, grounded in community understanding. Today, many MPs are students with little real-world experience, leading to a disconnect from the electorate’s needs. This erosion of practical expertise has contributed to widespread disillusionment.

He laments the disappearance of genuine political choice due to the so-called progressive consensus, where major parties occupy a similar ideological center, leaving voters feeling like "all the same." This sameness has diminished enthusiasm for voting, with voter apathy reaching new heights—some choosing not to participate at all, which he views as an alarming trend.