Paul Embery on Lexit and Why the Left Has Abandoned the Working Class
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Reconnecting with the Working Class
This chapter examines the growing disconnect between the Labour Party and its traditional working-class voters, particularly in post-industrial regions of the UK. It highlights the surprising electoral successes of right-wing parties in areas once considered Labour strongholds, emphasizing the need for the party to understand and reconnect with the motivations of these communities. The discussion critiques how past sentiments within the party have alienated these voters, touching upon broader themes of representation, identity, and the impact of immigration on working-class neighborhoods.
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