UK parliamentary by-elections 2014

[Kraxner]

Why are those on the left side of the political spectrum always so shocked and surprised when they realize that huge portions of their voting base are also attracted to and willing to support right-wing populism? That's been the case for generations.

They underestimate how socially conservative the working class are and only vote for the left due to economic issues.

In fact, social liberalism was not a huge component of left wing parties until the last quarter century.