‘There’s no jobs’: struggle and regret in a Welsh town that backed Brexit (opens original article in a new tab)

A Welsh town that supported Brexit faces ongoing economic struggles despite regeneration efforts and EU funding, with residents expressing regret over the decision.

• Ebbw Vale's steelworks closed in 2002, leading to job losses and economic decline.
• Despite EU funding, the town's economic situation worsened, with Brexit contributing to further struggles.
• Brexit led to political shifts, with increased support for Plaid Cymru and Reform UK in the area.