I generally prefer not to stray into politics on here, but I'll make this exception: the disinformation tactics of the past week or so from the Conservatives have been disturbing and should give voters with any fears about the state of our democracy serious pause for thought.

While my views on economic and social policies don't align with the Conservatives, there was a period when I at least had some sympathy with the idea that they stood for a cautious protection of our traditions and institutions. But now? Over the past couple of years they have...

...lied to the queen, disagreed with rulings of our judiciary, undermined the sovereignty of parliament, said "fuck business" and started a Trump-esque campaign of disinformation. So exactly what institutions do they seek to conserve? At this point, they seem to stand...

...for nothing beyond the consolidation and advancement of a status quo in which power and wealth rests with an ever-decreasing group of people. That's it.

I appreciate that the other parties have major issues, and I would not recommend them unreservedly to anyone. However,...

...I cannot for the life of me see why anyone would look at the current incarnation of the Conservative Party and think, "They represent our long-term best interests."

They absolutely do not.