"There are now people of voting age - well into their 30s - who just have not had a good deal, and they have started to vote with their feet." Whether it's paying for a decent place to live, struggling with student debt, or finding a suitable job - one leader in the youth sector warns the government needs to urgently deal with the profound problems affecting young people."
"Recent polling displays strong showings for Reform and the Greens among under 30s. An average of four polls carried out this autumn for the research group, More in Common - which polled around 2,000 people each time - show Zack Polanski's Green party the most popular with young women. The polls show Nigel Farage's party and the Greens are tying on 20% behind Labour's 30% with young men, but Reform is leading the pack among young men who don't have degrees."
Young adults into their 30s have endured poor economic prospects and are altering voting behaviour. Housing costs, student debt, and difficulty finding suitable jobs are widespread pressures. Around one million young people are NEET (not in education, employment or training), representing a major lost opportunity. NEET numbers are rising despite repeated ministerial promises of action. Polling of under-30s shows strong support for Reform and the Greens, with Greens most popular among young women and Reform leading among non-degree young men. These trends signal a growing political risk and potential long-term disengagement.
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