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Tech Valleys Arrives, But Brexit Leaves Ebbw Vale Struggling

6/21/2026

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The £100 million Tech Valleys programme placed three tech firms and a coworking hub in Ebbw Vale.
Residents say jobs remain scarce and house prices are rising.
Volunteer John Edwards said EU signage in a town where 62% voted leave made the Brexit vote seem surprising.
Plaid Cymru Senedd member Lindsay Whittle argued the Brexit aftermath shows Westminster does not work for Wales, pushing voters to his party.

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The £100 million Tech Valleys programme placed three tech firms and a coworking hub in Ebbw Vale.
Residents say jobs remain scarce and house prices are rising.
Volunteer John Edwards said EU signage in a town where 62% voted leave made the Brexit vote seem surprising.
Plaid Cymru Senedd member Lindsay Whittle argued the Brexit aftermath shows Westminster does not work for Wales, pushing voters to his party.