On 21/04/2021 14:10, T i m wrote:

I could indeed.


Always assuming there are any like-minded nutters like limp-dems or
greenies who will vote for you

Ordinary 'non elected' people often stand up for themselves or a group
and counter the incumbent or protect themselves or another group so
why would you have to be a local councilor to do that (and have to
comply with any party rules)?

That worked well for UKIP didn't it. Not a single elected MP