A look at the town of Hastings post Brexit

A look at the town of Hastings post Brexit

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The video explores the impact of Brexit on the fishing industry in an ancient town, highlighting the fishermen's initial optimism and subsequent fears. It then shifts focus to Hastings, a town marked by socioeconomic contrasts, where the youth are drawn to Jeremy Corbyn's policies. The video concludes by examining political divides in Hastings, noting that age, rather than class, is the key factor in British politics today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary expectation of the fishermen after the EU referendum?

More support from the EU

A brighter future outside the EU

Increased fishing quotas within the EU

A stronger EU partnership

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant characteristic of Hastings as mentioned in the video?

It is a town with uniform wealth distribution

It is predominantly a rural area

It has a mix of deprivation and gentrification

It is known for its industrial economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some young people in Hastings support Jeremy Corbyn?

They believe he is disconnected from the public

They see him as a symbol of change and honesty

They think he will maintain the status quo

They are unaware of his policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising political trend was observed in Hastings?

The affluent areas were mostly liberal

The deprived areas had more conservative voters

The youth were largely indifferent to politics

The middle class was predominantly apolitical

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as the most important dividing line in British politics today?

Gender

Class

Region

Age