The Labour leader’s outburst followed a presentation from climate and net zero spokesman Ed Miliband
  • Jackthelad@lemmy.world
    8·
    1 year ago

    Young people don’t vote in big enough numbers to make any difference in elections though. There might have been an increase when Corbyn was leader, but they were largely racking up votes in places where they were already winning, so it was useless.

    Unfortunately, it’s the 60+ brigade who decide elections and whose votes the parties need to court. Which is why every party is a NIMBY party.

    • Syldon
      4·
      1 year ago

      Starmer is about to change this dynamic with the addition of younger voters and EU residents.

    • Navarian@lemm.ee
      2·
      1 year ago

      It’s very annoying that you’re completely spot on. There has been decent evidence of the younger vote making a substantial dent in Welsh politics, but that’s understandable considering the change in voter laws, but the rest of the UK? Yeah, no chance.

      Not until something major comes to pass anyhow, guess we can hope.

      • frazorth
        1·
        1 year ago

        I thought it didn’t make much of an impact, and reduced overall voting percentages because they didn’t turn out?