[Withano]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You would need to compare it to 2017 averages to get a definitive picture surely

I'm very interested to see those results, either way I think the youth turnout was higher this time because they at least believed the below could be true.

Originally Posted by Withano

I think youth turnout was so high because they didnt feel as if they were voting against the old. The young know they live in an ageing population, and they know they'd have to vote 3:1 to outnumber them - this is impossible when the older turnout is like 80%.

But the youth didnt feel as if they were voting against them, they knew the elderly wanted their retirement, and younger adults were keen on school meals. They werent fighting against them (as much) in this election.