The News Agents Do the young really love Nigel Farage?
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Jan 14, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a YouGov poll revealing a surprising surge in young voters leaning towards the Reform party, challenging traditional political loyalties in the UK. They explore why young voters are flirting with radical right ideologies and how this trend compares to their more progressive preferences. The podcast also delves into the rise of far-right parties across Europe, highlighting how social media fuels political engagement. Finally, it links the struggles of a shadow chancellor to broader themes of political instability and media influence.
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Rise of Hard-Right Among Youth
- The proportion of young people voting for hard-right parties is growing in Europe.
- This trend is now being observed in the UK, raising questions about its drivers.
Reform UK and Youth Vote
- Reform UK's improved performance among young voters is partly due to Tory weakness.
- Progressive parties still hold a strong majority among under-25 voters.
Hard-Right Mobilization
- Young people are not necessarily becoming more hard-right in their views.
- Radical right parties are becoming better at mobilizing the subset of young voters who do hold those views.