Revealed: How the General Election saw a surge in the youth vote
New figures reveal turnout among 18-24 year olds rose above 60% this election – for the first time since 1992. This is a game-changer.
Josiah Mortimer
Josiah Mortimer is the Editor of Left Foot Forward.
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