If you’re so progressive, how come you’re so rich?

Polly Toynbee and the dilemmas of liberal elitism

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A random collection of liberal aristos courtesy of the Conservative Times. Actor Hugh Grant, former BBC presenter Emily Maitlis, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the BBC’s Gary Lineker and actress Emma Watson

A Wide-eyed incredulity at working-class support for conservatism has gripped the political left for as long as there has been a political left.  F…