Why have C2DEs moved away from the Labour Party

1. Globalization

1.1. Nationalism - rise in Europe

1.1.1. Right leaning labour voters were drawn to UKIP

1.1.1.1. Jeromy Corbyn (leader) is seen are far far left thus not representing their views

1.1.1.2. Many felt as though labour no longer represented them

2. No longer identifying with the party

2.1. Being a labour voter, is becoming less of an identity status

2.2. Party is seen to benefit middle classes more than working class

2.2.1. Policy to scrap university fees is seen as irrelevant to C2DEs, as this benefits middle class

2.3. Leaders are educated and trained in politics, no long working class people (e.g plumber, factory worker etc)

3. Brexit

3.1. Failed to provide a strong stance

4. Leader unpopular with C2DEs (Jeromy Corbyn)

4.1. Is a university graduate - is seen as having studied in simular places to conservative party members

4.2. Is seen as being far left therefore isolating right leaning ideas