The whole covid thing at least drew many more people's attention to the real issue in this country which isn't about illegals crossing the channel (a valid concern but one used as deflection) but the vastly uneven distribution of wealth. The problem is how to tackle this of course.

As for the rest, the same pressing issues around education, housing and the nhs remain unsolved as they have done over many years. In the current climate you can add to that concerns over defence spending and why the majority of our energy /utility companies have been allowed to be sold on to foreign (albeit allied) countries. Despite the ridicule meted out to him I also think Corbyn was right about nationalizing the rail network.

Contracting out to the private sector inevitably means the demand for profit but these are essential services, they may need management with business principles but their primary aim is to provide a service not make profit.

Both New Labour and the Conservatives are responsible for the current mess but the problem now is where on earth is the leader or party to get us out of it?