[crdoconnor]

That isn't the problem. In the US Sanders put forwards better solutions and in the UK Corbyn does.

>"The left" is now run by educated elites

The left is under constant and savage attack by the elite ruling classes from all sides, which is why when voters seek out an alternative they are left with the elite's 2nd choice - the far right.

The same dynamics occurred in Weimar Germany, who were, much like the UK/US establishment, both relatively socially liberal and incredibly economically repressive, and vicious towards the 'alternative' left wing (KPD).