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Isaiah Akinlabi
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
In late November the Australian Government passed a bill banning under 16s from having social media accounts on various platforms...
Andres De Miguel
Sep 30, 20244 min read
Why and Where the Youth Vote Far-Right
The stereotypical cultural ideal of a right-wing voter resembles that of an individual susceptible to fear of change, and who internalise...
Jack Rowlett
Aug 24, 20244 min read
Youth free movement should be a win-win for Brexit Britain
As Britain’s new government dashes for growth, a shortage of workers is crippling key sectors, from hospitality to construction , while...
Nishika Pishu Melwani
Jul 6, 20243 min read
Why Aren’t Young People Voting?
Despite being arguably more politically aware than previous generations, only 60% of eligible 18–19-year-olds in Britain were registered...
Grace Wilkinson
Jun 26, 20244 min read
Students: The Forgotten British Voters
Most students will cast their first general election vote on July 4. But what are the UK’s two largest parties doing to appeal to the...
Danyal Usman
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Why are so many young Brits left-wing?
Britain’s youth buck the trend relative to other western nations, in that they are far less likely to hold conservative political views....
Nicholas Greenhalgh
Jun 6, 20243 min read
The Case for Lowering the Voting Age: Part 1
This article – and the one to follow – are companions, both addressing the issue of the voting age. More specifically, I am asking what...
Keith Mulopo
May 30, 20244 min read
Five Years Old With Smartphones: Is the UK’s Future in Peril?
A month ago, the UK’s communications regulator OFCOM reported that nearly 25% of children aged five to seven years old have smartphones....
The British Youth Council
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Silencing UK Youth: Our Hopes for the Future
Written by Jasmine Brittan, UK Young Ambassador to the Commonwealth, and Zara Okusi, UK Young Ambassador to the European Youth Forum It...
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