Economics
The World’s Unlikeliest Socialists
Angered by Brexit, London’s Kensington backs Corbyn.
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The residents of Kensington make unlikely socialists.
Kensington Palace is the official residence of Britain’s future king, William. The West London district is home to bankers, celebrities and aristocrats of all nations drawn to its immaculate Georgian squares, tasteful luxury shops and easy access to the green spaces of Hyde Park. Even in one of the world’s most expensive cities, the cost of admission is eye-watering: 1.3 million pounds ($1.7 million) is the price of the median home, with the finer places going for many times that.