That and the willingness of the media to completely fail to hold them accountable and report in depth on backgrounds. The list held by Hope Not Hate details how so many of their candidates aren't remotely fit for office. Bigots, conspiracy theorists, homophobes, racists, xenophobes, bullies, thugs and liars. Reform voters who did it as a protest have given their vote to a party that actually worse than the current iteration of the Tories.
And it's the product of Brexit and the politics of hate that has been sucking at No.10's teet since the referendum. Division and othering that has been embraced and promoted by ministers gargling down future opportunities touted by Tufton Street.
Christ I'm happy we're turning a page.