Very good piece
If the real issue is the elites and the power hungry politicians, should we be trying to get rid of them or be jumping at the bones they throw at us in the form of things like immigration, inflation, tax, political parties etc.
There was a time when politicians were non-paid individuals willing to support their constituencies and country. Today a politician is someone who gathers huge salaries, perks, staff, retirement benefits and often represents a constituency which they maybe visit once a week but will not consider living there (yet we are quick to point out that an individual has no real interest in the country if they are not from the UK).
Take the contradiction of getting paid to sit in parliament with fully stocked food and beverages or sit in a cold village hall on a three legged stool listening to a lower class of person (excuse me) describing real life issues.
In the world of politics, the rich tories need the wealthy to help fund their campaigns whilst the labour need the working class to represent. The key is that both parties need their supporters to stay where they are for if their supporter actually succeed then the role of the politician is in jeopardy.
I always liken it to a lawyer, it does not matter if I win or lose, I just need people to represent. If I win then I get to share the joy, if I lose then I still get paid. So either way I myself win.
In all aspects of life we choose to cut out middle men to have more say or save costs, but in our way of life we will squabble for a political party to represent us and tell us how to live.