Rather foolish to allow 'feelings' over 'thought' to choose government IMHO.
Maybe some people have had enough of the "thoughts" and actions of the last few governments, maybe their "feelings" are that they have had enough.
Topbanana36 lives in NZ, like you the other side of the world, but he is over here at the moment, so may have a better idea than you.
This from his recent post.
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"Well sadly none of the other parties give a monkey's bottom about mass immigration and welfare. I have just returned from NZ (family reasons) and can not believe the change that has taken place. I could not just stroll into NZ and claim benefits and housing I had to go through a rigorous process costing me thousands. It seems that the UK has become a country almost unrecognisable. Well done to UKIP for ruffling a load of feathers." (quote)