Why can't London elites fathom the electoral shift in the Red Wall? It is normal practice for voters to switch parties, yet the political class continues to see Labour defections as something beyond the pale 4 May 2021 • 12:36pm From a London perspective, the latest polls of voter intention might be seen as a sign of the End Times. Or, as former TV celebrity Terry Christian has helpfully suggested, it could be because voters north of Watford are “pig ignorant”. Many of the aforementioned London dwellers, particularly members of the political classes, will agree with Christian’s assessment, even if they publicly abhor his comments.