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Thurrock Residents Split on Brexit's Impact Amid Rising Costs

5/17/2025

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Keir Starmer thinks the UK has moved past Brexit, but in Thurrock, a Brexit stronghold, the mood is starkly different. Residents voice frustration over broken promises and soaring living costs. While some cling to hopes of economic revival, others remain wary of government efforts and immigration challenges, revealing a community caught between skepticism and optimism for a brighter future.

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Keir Starmer thinks the UK has moved past Brexit, but in Thurrock, a Brexit stronghold, the mood is starkly different. Residents voice frustration over broken promises and soaring living costs. While some cling to hopes of economic revival, others remain wary of government efforts and immigration challenges, revealing a community caught between skepticism and optimism for a brighter future.