Summary
- The article discusses how the election process in the UK has become more like entertainment, with politicians appearing on shows like #BattleForNo10 and lacking authenticity.
- It criticizes the lack of genuine plans and policies being presented by the leaders, focusing more on showmanship rather than substance.
- The author argues that the focus on entertainment and manufactured intimacy diminishes our democracy and insults voters’ intelligence.
- It points out the appeal of authentic leaders like Nigel Farage, despite his flaws, and calls for a return to bold policy proposals and genuine choices for voters.
