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    Bid to boost youth vote as polling suggests widespread disillusionment

    by Jonathan Bunn Apr 15, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Nearly half of young people believe their vote will not make a difference, suggesting widespread disillusionment with politics, according to research.

    Polling data released to coincide with National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, which is the deadline for registering to vote in local elections on May 2, also suggests fewer than one in five (19%) of 18 to 24-year-olds trust politicians.

    The polling by found 44%

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