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24 Jun 2024

The ‘boomer election’ – are young people being listened to?

News Correspondent

Ciaran Jenkins: Not bothered or just overlooked? Age has emerged as one of the key divides in British politics – with many young people claiming they’re being ignored by party manifestos which focus on issues like home ownership and pensions.

The political parties say they are listening – and they’re all over social media in an effort to stay engaged. But away from the memes and the marketing – how are first time voters really feeling?