I don’t understand how they think this type of stuff will win votes. The most selfish Tory I know wouldn’t begrudge a homeless person having a frigging tent! Even the most red blooded gammony type knuckle draggers wouldn’t!
This type of stuff can’t be a culture war/division sowing move either, as I’m pretty sure all sides of the political debate would object to this type of measure?
Who do they expect to appeal to, with this stuff?
I mean, they have people actually employed to look at issues and strategies that they can use for culture wars and for stoking hate and fear and division, but surely they’ve made a mistake here?
Or am I just underestimating the mindset of the typical Tory or swing voter, and this idea will actually be a vote winner?