Voicebox: The Young Vote
The Young Vote is all about questioning the assumption that all young people vote alike. We want to highlight diversity of opinion, encourage meaningful dialogue and engage with perspectives from across the political spectrum. You can engage with The Young Vote by participating in our survey, posting about your experiences of political engagement, and reading our interviews with young leaders and political experts.
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26 January 2024
Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza shares why the young vote matters
"You may not all have a vote yet, but I am making it my mission to ensure that you have a voice that counts."
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24 January 2024
Political scientist Professor James Sloam says political participation is becoming more unequal
James unpacks the problems facing young people participating in politics and advocates for change at a local level
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19 January 2024
Why UK girls feel disconnected from political leaders, with Plan UK CEO Rose Caldwell
Caldwell shares insights from Plan UK's recent research into the political attitudes of young girls
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19 January 2024
Political scientist Dr Stuart Fox says volunteering can boost voting turnout amongst young people
Fox on how religion and volunteering impact the political behaviour of young people
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19 January 2024
My Young Vote: Harrison Ricketts
Understanding how politics works is important; but taking part in democracy is crucial
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18 January 2024
Local communities are the starting point for positive change, says YMCA chief executive Denise Hatton
Denise Hatton considers how young people can overcome barriers to voting
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17 January 2024
My Young Vote: Faron Spence-Small
Exploring young people’s involvement in the political system and what can be done to increase this
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8 January 2024
My Young Vote: Nikeria Tannis
Nikeria reflects on the power of the young vote
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22 December 2023
Hope and solidarity among young people are necessary for change, says author Professor Sarah Pickard
Sarah shares why 'do-it-ourselves' politics is critical to understanding the young vote
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20 December 2023
My Young Vote: Elle Farrell-Kingsley
Your voice matters — use it to carve a path towards a future that aligns with your aspirations
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7 December 2023
Misinformation prevents political participation: interview with CEO and Founder of ShoutOut UK, Matteo Bergamini
“We can’t deal with problems like the climate crisis without first figuring out how to counter disinformation.”
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29 November 2023
Identity and belonging drive the young vote, says social researcher Silvia Behrens
“Political self expression can contain so many other facets, other than just casting your vote at the ballot.”
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23 November 2023
Obama, Brexit and the tampon tax: interview with Laura Coryton, founder of Stop Taxing Periods
Laura Coryton shares the highs and lows of her activist journey
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17 November 2023
Social cohesion is necessary for change, says artist and founder Ally Zlater
Ally Zlater, founding of The Starving Artist, offers her opinion on The Young Vote
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