The reason the Tories are in power can be explained, at least in part, very simply. BIAS!
“‘Scruffy’ and ‘old-fashioned’ Corbyn not a hit with swing voters”
(Guardian, 9th May 2016)
“U.K. Ex-Labour Voters Slam ‘Scruffy’ Jeremy Corbyn”
(Newsweek, 9th May 2016)
“‘Scruffy’ Jeremy Corbyn branded ‘Worzel Gummidge’ by swing voters in damning verdict”
(The Sun, 19th May 2016)
“Jeremy Corbyn criticised for wearing ‘scruffy’ anorak to Armistice Day service”
(Telegraph, 11th November 2018)
“Corbyn is slammed for ‘looking like a tramp’ at Cenotaph”
(Daily Mail, 11th November 2018)
Tom Lane