Now if only those kids voted...
this post was submitted on 20 Feb 2026
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To be fair, even the oldest in that cohort are too young to have voted in the referendum
I know, that result is not on them. I mean elections since and in the future
Democracy provides for the peaceful working out of different interests between different groups. Personally, I find the argument somewhat persuasive that if young people don't vote, then anti-youth policies are entirely democratic and appropriate. If it really mattered to them, then they'd vote.
But as you imply, a problem is introduced when one particular vote has consequences that are impossible to reverse for decades.
Please specify "in the UK". Not everyone knows what ITV is and would remain puzzled.
done!