From immediate analysis of the June General Election, frustration with seemingly never-ending austerity was suggested as one main reason for the surprise Corbyn surge.
Former housing minister Gavin Barwell pinpointed the loss of his Croydon Central seat to government-employed voters, such as teachers, who were no longer willing to endure further salary sacrifice.
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