> So correct me if I am wrong. You are suggesting that by cancelling Brexit you are thinking about all the poor working class areas that have actually voted for Brexit?I believe that Remaining will be better for the whole country, specifically for the poorer working class areas. I think you'll find that's what a lot of people who voted Remain think. Do you really not realise that?Large swathes of whole industries will be hit very hard if/when Brexit happens, even more so if Boris blunders his way to a no deal brexit. The Government's own reports stated this. Many parts of the manufacturing industry (specifically car manufacturing). Steel. Agriculture. etc, etc.How do you think that poor working class areas will benefit from Brexit Paul? All that sovereignty in their pocket will keep them fed and warm I guess.> Interested to hear how austerity has personally affected you these last 10 years or so Alex?I'm interested in why it's important to you and this discussion whether austerity has personally affected me. I get the feeling that whatever I say you'll try and use it to further your line of attack of branding me a liberal elite. In for a penny though...For what it's worth, it has to a degree but you've got to wonder why I'm voting for a party that is looking to end austerity, invest in social care, stop the slow continual privatisation of the NHS, stop there being a need for the thousands of foodbanks that exist in the country, etc. I'm willing to pay more taxes/NI for this even though I know I will benefit less than I put in. How does that fit with your definition of liberal elite? I don't need to apologise for the fact that I'm lucky enough that I don't have to rely on foodbanks, and that I can go on overseas holidays several times a year, but I'm specifically voting to pay more so that others who have less get more help.But, if you want, here are some areas where austerity has affected me:-Policing, crime and enforcement. The roads are far more dangerous than they were years ago due to lack of enforcement. People drive around staring at their mobiles, tablets on their lap, etc. I'm much more concerned about my safety on the roads (cycling) now than I was 10 years ago. The general lack of any concern for being caught, because enforcement is pared down to a bare minimum, is slowly poisoning other aspects of society too.Schools funding. Most primary schools in Putney now rely on parents to plug the funding gap created by austerity. (Note that in less affluent areas of the country schools are simply closed for a half a day a week as they can't afford to pay staff due to funding shortages: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48770759. Imagine being the party responsible for that.)NHS. Friends/family unable to reliably get the medicines they need for chronic conditions. Waiting times for consultations and operations increased hugely, etc.But, don't take my small experiences. Look at what others write about how well austerity has worked. Here's a place to start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_government_austerity_programmeHow has austerity affected you Paul? And what are you doing about it?
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