I know pretty well what the average Republican or Democrat is in the US. But in the UK who is your average Conservative, Labour, or Lib Dem supporter?
I ask because amongst the Conservatives their average base voter in many ways seems like certain sections of the Republican party in the US n many ways. For instance, your average Tory I've read and heard is likely to be a middle aged to older white male, upper-middle class, live in a market town or area like Surrey, Hampshire, or Southern England in general. And are likely to to have all around conservative views and traditional attitudes. I.e hates the EU, doesn't like many aspects that come with the welfare state(with the possible exception of the NHS), and not entirely crazy about immigration.
However, I've found it very hard to pin who your average Labour or Liberal Democrat is. Esp. considering that Labour seems to be undergoing a demographic transition to the best of my understanding since I've heard their historical white working class base is leaving the party but not gravitating towards anyone. While the Liberal Democrat's seem really hard to pin down except that their support seems to be amongst those who are like academics, urban professionals etc. Although they seem to be kind of a catch all party since their views and brand seem to differ by region.
Am I right in this assessment or not? If not what is the profile of your typical Tory, Lab, and Lib Dem?
While not a UK-ite
I think you're looking at the Conservatives through GOP lenses. Sure there are definitely very conservative members, but you'll find the dividing line is far more murky. Very few UK Conservatives would feel terribly comfortable being members of the GOP, especially during this season.
