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Did the election campaign cover the most important issues?

05th - 12th July 2024

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25909

Total votes

8812

5-11 votes

17097

11-16+ votes

For this VoteTopic, we wanted to give voters the opportunity to reflect on what is most important to them and what they would like to see from their new Government.

Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Did the election campaign cover the most important issues?”, while Primary 7-11 voters discussed: “Did the election campaign cover issues that are important to you?”, and 5-7 voters considered: “Do you know how to win or lose well?”

25,909 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.

Age 5-11 voter

Some children in our class felt that the election campaign could have been more aimed at children to help us understand the issues and what the politicians believe.

Age 11-16 voter

The most important issue worldwide is the climate crisis, and we would be persuaded to vote for parties with strong policies on this.

Age 16+ voter

Our highest ranked issues were healthcare, environment, crime, and the cost of living; some of which were covered in the election. But several other issues were important to us, and these were not mentioned at all.

Thank you to Harriet, Our Generation. Our Vote. for responding to young people's voices on this VoteTopic.

  • 5-7-year olds were discussing the question, "Do you know how to win or lose well?" 82%, voted 'Yes'.
  • Conversely, 59% of 7-11-year olds voted 'No' to the question, "Did the election campaign cover issues that are important to you?"

  • Secondary, College and 16+ voters were discussing the question, "Did the election campaign cover the most important issues?"
  • 78% of Secondary students and 74% of College & 16+ students voted 'No'.

  • Many young people argued theyd have liked parties to focus more on their environmental pledges.
  • Some 'No' voters also said there wasnt enough of a discussion around the cost of living crisis.