Labour heartland

Frequency: 7.06.0 per million words

A geographical area where a majority of voters traditionally support the Labour party.

heartlandADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

Labour

Examples (10)

  • The party is campaigning hard to win back voters in the Labour heartland.
  • For decades, this northern industrial town has been a solid Labour heartland.
  • Changes in the economy have shifted the political landscape of the traditional Labour heartland.
  • The candidate spent most of the week visiting small villages in the Labour heartland.
  • Recent polls suggest that support is wavering even in the Labour heartland.
  • The government's new policy was met with significant skepticism in the Labour heartland.
  • Many young people in the Labour heartland feel disconnected from the party's current leadership.
  • Historically, the coal-mining regions formed the core of the Labour heartland.
  • Losing seats in the Labour heartland was a devastating blow for the opposition.
  • The documentary explores how life has changed for families living in the Labour heartland.