Voters get the politicians they deserve

The reception for Mr Lowry will be of a kind usually reserved for folk heroes, writes Michael Clifford

TIS the time to be laying into politicians. ‘Tis the time to be calling them to account. Over the coming weeks, they will sidle up to your door and politely ask you to put your faith in their ability to govern on your behalf.

For some voters, this is payback time. There will be tongue-lashings, and anger, frustration and general discontent. This is right and proper. Politicians must be held to account.