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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jamie Grierson

‘People feel betrayed by Labour’: Bristol’s Green surge continues

Composite of people spoken to in the article.
‘When Labour turned against Palestine, that was big for a lot of people’: Bristol Central voters voice their concerns. Composite: The Guardian/Guardian Design

Early June in the bohemian enclave of Montpelier in Bristol, the sun warms the tightly packed terrace houses, delis and cafes. Flashes of Labour red that may once have adorned the windows in previous general elections are notably absent. In their place are badges of green, displayed with pride.

Enjoying the sun outside the Bristolian cafe on Picton Street is Norhan Nabeeh, 34, a secondary teacher of psychology and religious studies who has always previously voted Labour. She won’t be doing so this year.

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