Many of the political figures at yesterday’s so-called “anti-fascist” rallies are completely detached from the reality of working-class communities.
Most are rarely seen in these areas unless it’s to condemn people, pose for a photograph or push a political narrative, then disappear again.
Real leadership is about actually showing up. Listening. Helping people. Giving the community a voice. Standing beside them when things are difficult.
Too many in politics today would rather lecture working-class people than engage with them.
They dismiss genuine concerns, talk down to local communities and then wonder why people feel ignored.
I’ll always choose being on the ground, representing local people and making a real contribution over platform politics and virtue signalling.