Although it UK appears to be a democracy but in reality it is not. One of its true test is whether the people make the govt implement the key policies they want

Although it UK appears to be a democracy but in reality it is not. One of its true test is whether the people make the govt implement the key policies they want or whether the will of the people is truly reflected in the way govt conducts its business. It seems there is a big disconnect. The general sentiment amongst people that no one listens to their plight & problems. I have felt this sentiment since Tony Blair's days. There appears to be a permanent establishment which influences the key policy making no matter which party forms the govt. This is not democracy. This has resulted into feelings like nothing radical is going to happen to reverse the decline of the British empire.