'Onward' think tank press conference

The video discusses the changing political landscape, focusing on how age has become a key predictor of voting intentions since 2017. It highlights the lack of research on generational shifts, myths about young voters, and the surprising center-right values among under-35s. The video also provides insights into the 2017 elections, noting the high percentage of young women voting for Jeremy Corbyn and the influence of university environments on political views.

What was identified as the most important predictor of voting intention in 2017?

• Income

• Housing tenure

• Class

• Age

What is a common myth about young voters?

• They are all conservative

• They are uninterested in politics

• They are avocado-eating virtue signalers

• They prefer traditional values

What political values did many young people who previously voted for Labour and Lib Dems display?

• Libertarian values

• Center-right principles

• Far-left principles

• Anarchist tendencies

What percentage of 18 to 24-year-old women voted for Jeremy Corbyn in 2017?

• 50%

• 80%

• 73%

• 60%

Where are young graduates often exposed to socialist ideas?

• On social media

• In their workplaces

• Through family discussions

• At university campuses