"I simply write poems on my ballot paper and exercise my right not to vote for any of the wasters we have here (note: I do turn up to actually cast my ballot though)."

Good for you, Stigweard! The ballot box may not count for much these days - but it's the only power we've got! If you don't like the party in power, vote for an alternative (NEVER vote Tory, of course - goes without saying!). And if you don't like what your chosen alternative is doing, when they get into power, vote against them. Nevertheless, when the opportunity presents itself, ALWAYS "cast your ballot".