10 Minutes on first-time voters

With around 4 million people able to vote in a General Election for the first time in 2024, how can we help young people to engage and make their voices heard? Roo talks to Maya, Youth Assembly Moderator Elect for the United Reformed Church, about her attitude to voting and politics, and what changes she thinks would help young people to get more in touch with our electoral system.

UPDATE: Maya has now actually managed to register to vote in UK elections! :D

Further reading and action:

The View from a Cupboard in Parliament – Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk)

Elections – Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk)

Register to vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate (if you don't have photo ID)

 

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