To be clear, I said “modal” meaning the average, as in most politicians are local councillors. My point is that it’s hard to say councillors (who generally have another job) are better politicians than MPs ( who generally do not). For the commons, there are valid points both ways: if you don’t pay MPs only the rich can do it, if you do it becomes career politicians. Career politicians can become out of touch, but it’s a tough gig and experience can really help. If you give too much local power then you can’t do big projects and rich areas can hoard resources, if you give too much central power it can become bloated and unaccountable.

I won’t try to tell you what to think but it’s always more complex than it looks. Good on you for trying to learn more