Unfortunately, what I've seen of the Tories lately is quite disappointing (is there such a thing as "TINOs" ?). I can't say they look much better than Labour, let alone the LibDems. Too bad they've forgotten the Thatcher mantra.
I see your point and don't fundamentally disagree. The Tory Party really lost the plot toward the end of the Thatcher regime; too many self-serving MP's had crept in, more interested in looking after themselves than in what the country needed. Most of our party's wounds were self-inflicted.
But Labour in power have gotten away with murder. Levels of National Insurance taxation are crippling, educational system has been FUBAR'ed by the Left politicos, immigration run amok, and street crime is Labour's biggest 'growth industry.'
But a lot of Americans seem unaware of Blair's domestic policy, and/or give him a pass because he has been a reasonably solid ally of the USA.