[binarymax]

The real question is why do all UK politicians, no matter their party, hate people so much?

[pjc50]

Newspapers. And the lurking pool of resentment of fellow Brits from many, especially older, voters.

[octo888]

Because they have to choose between liking people and making themselves/their friends rich, and they always pick the latter.

[ronsor]

The real question is "why do all politicians hate people so much?"; and the answer is power and money.