By Serena Kelly As the UK edges closer to the prospect of votes at 16, one question becomes impossible to ignore: are young people actually being prepared to participate in our democracy?   I Have a Voice (IHAV) is a social enterprise working with young people who are under-represented in politics, including those from low‑income households, racially minoritised groups and young people with disabilities. Through political literacy programmes, peer‑education initiatives and yo

By Callum Harrison In July, I joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to undertake a yearlong placement as part of my four-year Politics with Economics degree at the University of Bath. The ABI is a trade association representing a significant proportion of the UK insurance and long-term savings industry, and the public affairs team plays a central role in engaging with policymakers, parliamentarians and external stakeholders on a wide range of policy issues. Through

By Serena Kelly The government has launched Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy  – the first national plan for young people in over 20 years. It recognises what young people have been saying for a long time: we’re more connected and more isolated than ever; youth spaces and services have been cut back; and too many young people feel shut out of decisions about their own lives. The strategy promises that every young person will have the skills, opportunities, support,