mind the gap, luv.

“mind the gap, luv.” explores the aftermath of Brexit in pro-leave areas like Yorkshire and the West Midlands, capturing youth views, cultural identity, and the drive for independence behind the vote to leave the EU.

Mind the gap, luv. explores the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, focusing on regions such as Yorkshire and the West Midlands where support for leaving the EU was strongest. Developed from the perspective of someone who lived between the UK and Germany since 2018, the project examines the cultural and political implications of Brexit, with particular attention to working-class adolescents and their sense of “Britishness” as a marker of identity. It captures the prevailing Zeitgeist while investigating the motivations behind the leave vote—often made without clear rationale—and considers the potential long-term effects on the UK's future. The work explores how national identity and political decision-making intersect in a post-Brexit landscape. Its uniqueness lies in this dual position—being both embedded within and removed from British society—offering a perspective that is both critically reflective and intimately connected.

This book was self-published in 2024 under the name Replika Publishing with 98 copies.