I agree the other person sounds like a nice chap to me.
I don't necessarily have any views on any particular party so don't think my comments are really valid on this thread.
My background job wise is in Musical Theatre which I studied as a student then Insurance Broker in the city, stay at home mum after that because my kids were of an age when I needed to be around, then local trader when the kids were older.
I found I got on well with most in all sectors with many different backgrounds.
I grew up in Glasgow and believe I was lucky to have a chance to be a student in London.
I'm a single working Mum now (didn't really want to share this personal info as a local trader but think it's important in this thread) and if I ever needed to ask the state for help as a working person I wouldn't hesitate if it benefited my kids.