The "Honourable Gentleman" clearly isn't aware how many football clubs are in the Southern half of the country.
The main difference is in the type of rugby people like in North and South....
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Northern Ballet will find themselves in a significant minority on this one.
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Northerners prefer football to ballet, Jake Berry MP says
"People in the south of England enjoy opera and ballet but football clubs are what matter to those living further north, a Conservative MP has said.
Former minister Jake Berry made the comparison as he warned "northern culture" is being hit by Covid-19.
He pressed the government to intervene to "save" football clubs.
But his comments were criticised by the Northern Ballet as it perpetuates "tropes that culture in the north is of less value than that in London".
The former northern powerhouse minister compared Accrington Stanley to the Royal Ballet as he insisted action is required from Westminster to help protect clubs that are the "cornerstone" of communities."
Northerners prefer football to ballet, Jake Berry MP says - BBC News
Opera, ballet
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