Real Art of The Deal shit.

Absolute fucking masterclass in statesman-like diplomacy.

Genuinely a moment for all Americans to be proud of. Truly, exceptional.

There are some lovely places in that area, and like anywhere in the UK, I bet it has bits that are posh.

As a Northerner, there’s something nice knowing that you left with such a positive memory of the place.

The last 20 years though, they’ve been pretty brutal up here.

1. No homeless folks “have it good”.

2. I suspect you work for the Blackburn and Darwen tourist board.

Seriously though, some areas of B&D are in the top 10% for deprivation in the UK. A far call from one of the “poshest places in the UK”.

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