Broken heartlands : a journey through Labour's lost England /
Payne, Sebastian.
Broken heartlands : a journey through Labour's lost England / Sebastian Payne. - London : Pan Books, 2022. - 462 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Macmillan, 2021.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The red wall formed the foundation of Labour's vote in the Midlands and the North of England but these places backed Brexit and then dramatically turned Conservative for the first time in living memory at the 2019 election, redrawing the electoral map in the process. Originally from the North East himself, Payne set out to uncover the story of the red wall and issues that turned the seats blue. While Brexit and the unpopularity of opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn are factors, there is a more nuanced story explored in 'Broken Heartlands' of how these northern communities have fared through generational shifts, struggling public services, deindustrialization, and the changing nature of work.
9781529067392 (pbk.) : 9.99 1529067391 (pbk.) : 9.99
Labour Party (Great Britain)
Right and left (Political science)--Great Britain.
Politics and Government.
Politics and Government.
North & North East England.
Social & ethical issues.
Politics & government.
Elections & referenda.
Political parties.
England, Northern--Politics and government--21st century.
England, Northern--Politics and government--20th century.
England, Northern--Social conditions--21st century.
England, Northern--Social conditions--20th century.
DA670.N73
320.9427 PAY
Broken heartlands : a journey through Labour's lost England / Sebastian Payne. - London : Pan Books, 2022. - 462 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Macmillan, 2021.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The red wall formed the foundation of Labour's vote in the Midlands and the North of England but these places backed Brexit and then dramatically turned Conservative for the first time in living memory at the 2019 election, redrawing the electoral map in the process. Originally from the North East himself, Payne set out to uncover the story of the red wall and issues that turned the seats blue. While Brexit and the unpopularity of opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn are factors, there is a more nuanced story explored in 'Broken Heartlands' of how these northern communities have fared through generational shifts, struggling public services, deindustrialization, and the changing nature of work.
9781529067392 (pbk.) : 9.99 1529067391 (pbk.) : 9.99
Labour Party (Great Britain)
Right and left (Political science)--Great Britain.
Politics and Government.
Politics and Government.
North & North East England.
Social & ethical issues.
Politics & government.
Elections & referenda.
Political parties.
England, Northern--Politics and government--21st century.
England, Northern--Politics and government--20th century.
England, Northern--Social conditions--21st century.
England, Northern--Social conditions--20th century.
DA670.N73
320.9427 PAY