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2 in 5 Young People Don't Think They Will Have 'Better Life than Their Parents'
The second annual UK Youth Poll found 56% of respondents said democracy in Britain is in trouble, while 50% would not fight for the country.
- The second annual Youth Poll from the John Smith Centre at Glasgow University found only 36% of young adults expect a better life than their parents, down sharply from 63% in last year's survey.
- Young people feel a growing sense of unfairness, citing barriers such as being 'locked out of the housing market,' low wages, high student debt, and increasing anxiety about the rise of AI.
- More than half of respondents agreed that 'democracy in Britain is in trouble,' while 50% stated they would not 'take up arms and go to war for Britain' under any circumstances.
- Dr. Elisabeth Loose said the poll shows young people want politicians to 'set out the practical policies that will restore young people's faith in the future' and provide financial security.
- Nationwide Building Society executive Dame Debbie Crosbie said, 'By taking young people's experiences seriously, we can rebuild confidence, fairness and hope' for the next generation.
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The Daily ScepticHalf of young people would never fight for Britain
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Labour and the Tories have destroyed hope in Gen Z – as polling shows
Less than two-fifths of young adults expect they will have a better life than their parents, with the number who think they will achieve this down by almost half in a year under the Labour government. They’re some of the findings of the latest UK Youth Poll. UK Youth Poll: worrying findings The second annual UK Youth Poll, which questioned some 2,000 16 to 29-year-olds across the country, found only 36% believe their lives will eventually be bet…
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
Bias Distribution
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C 44%
R 17%
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