The Telegraph, James Kirkup
'What to do about this? Almost all of the suggestions from traditional politicians involve tinkering with the rules. John Bercow, the Commons Speaker, suggests voting online to increase youth engagement. Thoughtful MPs such as Graham Allen of the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee say even compulsory voting should be considered'
This website shows some really good examples of posters that are funny and entertaining talking to an audience of younger people. Although older people can still laugh because of the tone of voice.
Young people may not be involved in the vote because there are no young people visibly involved in politics. The people you see on TV, the leaders are all 40+ and are like business robots, not very relatable. If there was younger MP's on TV supporting their party, speaking out about policies etc then younger people may sit up and watch.
Solomon Curtis, 18 is running for Labour in East Sussex he says, 'I don't think it's a geeky at all to have an interest in life. I'm a pretty ordinary person, I like my sports, music and it just so happens I want to change the country.
"But I think most people have an interest in political issues whether they think they do or not."'
Ed Milliband has been emailing people who have registered to vote. Clever idea however the email is boring and corporate looking. I didn't open mine until this task, because I know it'll be a boring email.
MPs should realise who they are emailing and tailor to interest them more.
How to vote, and what voting is should be taught in schools well before they're old enough, to prepare them for when they can. It's the same with being taught what taxes are, what a mortgage is, what all the different bank accounts are etc. Young people need to be taught these fundamentals of life before rather than Pythagorus theorem.
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