This week, I met Debbie, Becky, Mark, Margaret, Ben, and Richard. They’re voters in the Red Wall constituency of Blackpool South, won by the Tories in 2019 for the first time since 1992. I met the six when I sat in on a focus group, representing all demographics and political opinions, to gauge current sentiment in the seat.
What I heard was fascinating and sad. Some of it was surprising, other bits a little shocking. Blackpool is the most deprived town in England, coming 435th out of 435.
