Young people in the UK: how do you feel about voting?

# General elections

# Voter apathy

We’d like to hear how people under 30 in Britain feel about voting in political elections, and whether they are planning to go to the polls this year

We’re interested to hear from young people in the UK about how they feel about voting.

If you are under 30 and live in the UK, tell us whether you’re planning to vote in upcoming political elections, and if not why not. Are you registered to vote? Do you believe your vote can make a difference? Have you voted in the past or are you a potential first time voter?

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