Why the real divide in the UK is between towns and cities
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I thought of my crane/bar theory this week canada goose outlet mall as I became involved in a discussion on whether Leeds was the right choice for Channel 4’s new HQ.
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Some of these things exist in our towns too (and there are towns that are doing OK) but to a much lesser degree. It impacts on life chances and it’s why canada goose outlet jackets many people in these towns are turning to things like Brexit, or Trump in the US, for a canada goose outlet different answer.
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