"Large flock of hens strut past, gnashing their teeth..."

Well that's me told!

I have family from working class backgrounds who are lifelong tories, and indeed I was a Young Conservative myself until I met a socialist who came to give us a talk and I saw the light. Many people I know, like and respect would call themselves conservative, so this isn't unique.

I don't vote tory because I seem to share few values with them, or the values they seem to hold dear I don't. That said, I'm sort of off party politics anyway as it's way too divisive and not the best way to get things done, the only way to make a difference is to work within your community locally, with likeminded people and for the common good. Ignore politicians (local and national), deal with authorities only when necessary and keep them out of the way as possible of anything needing creative input or innovative ideas.

This approach works very well, and although local politicos try to tag on they're not part of it. It works a treat then, although you need some people with vision and drive to get these projects going and keep them on track over the years.