The opposite has happened over here Lyle. The left and the right have both scrambled for the centre ground and in the process massively increased voter apathy.

Most people on the street will tell you the same thing about politicians 'it doesn't matter, they're all the same'.

I actually like Tony Blair. I think he's an honest, earnest guy who genuinely wants the best for the country. His cabinet, however, are a shower of shite. He stands by them, as a good 'leader' should but they don't exactly help him do they?

Labour will be in power for the forseeable. You vote incumbent parties out, not new parties in and at the moment there's absolutely no one else to choose from...and they know it.