BBC Election Coverage, focusing on Young People in Politics
What Young People care about in Politics
Political participation
In 1987, 64% of people agreed that 'parties are only interested in votes.'
This rose to 75% in 2011.
In 1983. 85% of those in their 20's/early 30's identified with a particular political party.
In 2012, this had fallen to 66% of the same age group.
Although people are becoming less interested in politics, they are involving themselves in political issues in different ways.
In 1983, only 29% of people reported having signed a petition, compared to 37% now.
Only 10% of people had contacted an MP in 1983, whilst 16% have done so now.
Age 18-24
45% said they voted in the last election
61% said they identify with a political party
45% said its a persons duty to vote
32% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
Age 25-34
48% said they voted in the last election
65% said they identify with a political party
57% said its a persons duty to vote
24% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
Age 35-44
67% said they voted in the last election
71% said they identify with a political party
57% said its a persons duty to vote
30% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
Age 45 - 54
75% said they voted in the last election
68% said they identify with a political party
61% said its a persons duty to vote
34% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
Age 55-64
84% said they voted in the last election
73% said they identify with a political party
70% said its a persons duty to vote
44% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
Age 65+
88% said they voted in the last election
83% said they identify with a political party
73% said its a persons duty to vote
49% have a great deal / quite a lot of interest in politics
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