EU referendum, brexit and the aftermath

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William. in reply to @Backstop

It's much less your problem if you live in a wealthy part of the country

I think that's very astute. The referendum is being characterised by some as a simple battle between a Zenophobic Right and an inclusive Left. However, traditional Labour heartlands have voted to leave. If we are to unify the labour movement and take this country in the right direction, we need to recognise why they voted this way, even if we think they were wrong.

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Backstop in reply to @William.

Recognition is not the same thing as building bridges. And while I can patronise the `working classes' with my sympathy, right now I feel like leaving them to it for a decade. Come the return of the workhouse I might pop up and ask them how they're enjoying life.

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William. in reply to @Backstop

right now I feel like leaving them to it for a decade

We need them to start voting again for a unified labour movement, by dispelling the feeling that Labour dominated metropolitan centres are totally out of touch with them. Leaving them to it for a decade might mean a decade of Boris as PM.

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