Meanings of post-industrial towns in English

Splits emerge over the impact of austerity, with post-industrial towns far more concerned than other regions about its negative consequences.

There are now three distinct Englands: the big cosmopolitan cities; coastal and provincial areas; and post-industrial towns and smaller cities.

One could perhaps make the case that this is another signal of the social and economic decline of England's small post-industrial towns and cities.

Those who supported Nandy praised her ability to connect with voters outside the metropolitan bubble, particularly in post-industrial towns where people have felt left behind.