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T_i_B

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4. Britain also has an ageing population....

Reply to LeftishBrit (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 06:54 AM

Oct 2018

...which tilts things even more towards the elderly. The gap between the generations is particularly pronounced in politics, with the elderly heavily favouring right wing politics, which is in turn heavily rejected by the young.

This is a major factor in Labour's current troubles in old coal mining areas, where they are struggling with an ageing population, in areas that were very insular to begin with. It's also a factor in many of the electoral issues facing the Conservatives.

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Haven't we grown up in some ways.. [View all] Soph0571 Sep 2018 OP

Maybe the challenge here.... T_i_B Sep 2018 #1

Although you'd think that the elderly would be particularly concerned about the NHS, pensions, etc. LeftishBrit Oct 2018 #2

Britain also has an ageing population.... T_i_B Oct 2018 #4

I'm 57 The King of Prussia Oct 2018 #5

Can depend where you live T_i_B Oct 2018 #6

One of my vices is reading rather trashy women's magazines... LeftishBrit Oct 2018 #3