Wrong? I'm speculating, i.e. opinion, dummy. But I'd bet it's pretty close to the truth, i.e. crochety old duffers trying to get back on top, for the feeling of being avenged for causing the Brexit catastrophook.
Why dont you go and take your dog for a walk - your only friend - make sure you avoid the church and those youngsters and whilst you are out there maybe pick up some of that litter in your village and you can have a little guilty W.A.N.K over that copy of the daily mail you found in the bushes.