The urban-rural divide that bolstered Trump isn’t just an American thing; it’s prevalent in Europe, too

LONDON — What shaped European politics over the past two years might appear to some like a revolution of rural Europe rising up against the establishment and economic winners. Support for Britain leaving the European Union was highest in rural areas in the June referendum. It is also “rural France” that might empower far-right politician Marine Le Pen next year. In […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/11/27/the-urban-rural-divide-isnt-just-evident-in-american-politics-its-prevalent-in-europe-too/