Unfortunately due to very successful tory / right wing press propaganda;
as far as the average political illiterate in the 'general public' is concerned..

the word 'socialism' is fearfully & hostilely perceived as on a par with, or even worse than,
'paedophilia'

Labour supporters may whisper that pariah 'S' word in secret behind closed doors...
but are very liable to be lynched if they should ever mistakenly dare utter it again in public....😶