Oh Dear! This is going to make cringeworthy viewing.
A poll by the BBC's Newsnight programme to discover the views of the white working class has found that more than half think nobody speaks out for people like them. Do you agree?
The poll was in response to BBC Two’s 'White season', which explores issues concerning the white working class in 21st century Britain.
The survey also suggests that compared to the white middle class, more of the white working class are pessimistic about their future and think crime has got worse. It also suggests that a higher proportion of them are finding it difficult to afford housing and believe that Britain has generally got worse over the last 10 years.
On immigration, more white working class people questioned in the survey thought it was a bad thing, compared to other social classes. On the issue of new immigrants taking their jobs, 27% of those surveyed said immigrants had put their jobs at risk, compared to 13% of the middle class.
Would you describe yourself as British white working class? What issues are of most concern to you? Do you think your voice is heard in Britain? Do you have a personal experience to share?
The poll results will form part of a special edition of Newsnight to be broadcast on BBC Two at 10:30pm on Thursday 6th March.
BBC 2's White Season kicks off on Friday 7th March at 9pm with Last Orders.
The poll was in response to BBC Two’s 'White season', which explores issues concerning the white working class in 21st century Britain.
The survey also suggests that compared to the white middle class, more of the white working class are pessimistic about their future and think crime has got worse. It also suggests that a higher proportion of them are finding it difficult to afford housing and believe that Britain has generally got worse over the last 10 years.
On immigration, more white working class people questioned in the survey thought it was a bad thing, compared to other social classes. On the issue of new immigrants taking their jobs, 27% of those surveyed said immigrants had put their jobs at risk, compared to 13% of the middle class.
Would you describe yourself as British white working class? What issues are of most concern to you? Do you think your voice is heard in Britain? Do you have a personal experience to share?
The poll results will form part of a special edition of Newsnight to be broadcast on BBC Two at 10:30pm on Thursday 6th March.
BBC 2's White Season kicks off on Friday 7th March at 9pm with Last Orders.
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