Quote Originally Posted by Divine Wright View Post
It’s not their fault they are brought up in an economic black spot. They are underprivileged and poor.

It’s no coincidence that when there was work in these areas the parents and grandparents of these same people we’re bright and socially and politically engaged people.

Example. Socialist and Communist groups from the valleys volunteered to support spanish republicans against franco. That type of conviction and willing to die for ideas is something most of us wouldn’t have the intestinal fortitude for nowadays.

Just saying that social circumstances are everything. These people aren’t born thick.
its worth noting that known economic black spots breed a sort of neo socialism which might explain UKIP/Brexit appeal , they see their tough lives attacked even more , with eager Eastern Europeans taking low paid jobs, putting pressure on public facilities such as dentist ,schools ,housing and GP 's waiting times , deep down I don't think it sit's well with the traditional Labour voter in these poorer areas ,which may explain the UKIP/Brexit lash out voting . balance that with the Labour voter in the bigger cities , it doesn't seem to ring the same tune or feeling , in fact they are far more tolerant and excepting.