The generation gap: How young voters view the UK’s referendum

Opinion polls on the UK’s June 2016 referendum have consistently shown a clear generational divide, with younger voters more likely to support staying in the EU than older citizens. Using recent survey data, James Sloam assesses the factors underpinning this split, noting that if young people have such a distinct position on the EU, it is important that their voice is heard in the campaign.

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The Guardian, 02.04.16: EU referendum: poll shows young voters could hold key in June vote http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/02/eu-referendum-young-voters-brexit-leave

ESO: Background information: Nicky Morgan: leaving the EU risks a lost generation http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-nicky-morgan-leaving-the-eu-risks-a-lost-generation/

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