A Dividing River
Not that I know much about Newcastle-upon-Tyne and its surrounding area, despite the fact that I studied there once upon a time, but to me Newcastle and Gateshead always seemed to be very closely knit. When I revisited the area in 2009, the two cities seemed to work together rather well in order to push the entire North-East of England, especially when it came to remodelling the quayside along the river Tyne.
But apparently, this river also divides the two cities. While 49.3 per cent of the voters in Newcastle intended to stay in the EU, 56.85 per cent of the votes in Gateshead were in favour of the Brexit.
But apparently, this river also divides the two cities. While 49.3 per cent of the voters in Newcastle intended to stay in the EU, 56.85 per cent of the votes in Gateshead were in favour of the Brexit.