This is nothing to do with the opposition. The political culture of the UK when it comes to security and civil liberties is completely authoritarian on both sid

This is nothing to do with the opposition. The political culture of the UK when it comes to security and civil liberties is completely authoritarian on both sides of the house (and in the media). 'Security' trumps all. This is a problem a long time in the making and will take either a) a great big negative shock or b) many years of education to correct.