Whereas Vince Cable’s observations on the village halls of Dorset and Hampshire showed a lack of political acumen for someone wishing to lead a major political party, there is undoubtedly a hint of truth in what he says. I live in an exclusively white village. Most people voted for Brexit and cited immigration as their main concern. The very same people who will be relying on the work of foreign health and care workers as they get older.
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