Half of Gen Z wish to rejoin EU and suppose election day ought to be Bank Holiday

More than half of Gen Z voters need the UK to rejoin the EU, new polling launched on the fourth anniversary of Brexit reveals.

Millions extra younger persons are anticipated to vote on this yr’s common election in comparison with 2019 – with the financial system, the NHS and the setting their high issues. A ballot of two,000 voters aged between 18 and 26 discovered that 76% plan to vote this time round – up from 47% who did so in 2019.

And over 60% additionally stated they supported a Bank Holiday on election day to encourage extra individuals to vote. High turnout will make younger individuals a “decisive force” when the UK goes to the polls, the pinnacle of the True and Fair Party, which commissioned the polling, stated. Data launched right now confirmed 54% need the UK to rejoin the EU. Less than one in 5 – 18.5% – stated they disagreed, whereas greater than 1 / 4 had no opinion.

Young individuals had been additionally requested whether or not they thought there ought to be a Bank Holiday on election day – with 60.9% supporting the thought. Just 4% stated they had been opposed. Meanwhile 41% stated the nation would profit from voting being obligatory.

Gina Miller, chief of the True & Fair Party, stated: “With a general election on the horizon, Gen Z is emerging as a decisive force that could make or break political fortunes at the next election.” The anti-Brexit campaigner continued: “While the majority of Gen Z were denied a voice at the historic EU referendum, we must ensure they are not left behind in the post-Brexit era. Crucially, they look forward to the day when Britain retakes its place in the European Union.

“Gen Z is the most diverse, educated and politically aware generation in history. The major parties must take note – they ignore the perspectives of these young voices at their peril.”

FindOutNow interviewed 2,000 UK adults aged 18 to 26 on-line between December 20 and January 2.