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3. It refers to traditionally Labour voting northern constituencies

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 29, 2021, 09:30 AM

Dec 2021

Where voters have gone for the Tories at the last two elections.

I've lived in these areas for over a decade and the seat I'm in (Penistone and Stocksbridge) is a classic example of this. Lots of elderly voters who were enthusiastic about leaving the EU and couldn't stand Jeremy Corbyn.

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Tories losing Red Wall as older voters are turned off by sleaze and lockdown parties [View all] AZProgressive Dec 2021 OP

Let's not forget the festering mess of the Brexit and Windrush scandals. The Stench of abqtommy Dec 2021 #1

So, I take it "Red Wall" is a metaphor and not a quirky name of a UK riding. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #2

It refers to traditionally Labour voting northern constituencies T_i_B Dec 2021 #3

Interesting background. Thanks. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #4

The other notable thing about these areas T_i_B Dec 2021 #5