New National Survey Reveals Just How Little The Next Generation Of Voters Trust Britain’s Political Leaders

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:59 pm

“Racked” with anxieties about the post-Brexit world, the next generation of voters do not believe there is a single politician trustworthy enough to run the country, a landmark study of 16 to 18-year-olds has revealed. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, a long-running integrity and credibility survey, the majority of these teens feel helpless about their prospects - distrusting of the government and the British people to protect their future. The group, labelled “Generation Angst”, narrowly missed out on voting in the EU Referendum. They believe they have been left a “poisoned legacy”, with more than a third (38%) claiming their standard of living will be worse than older generations.

The main findings of the survey show:

Only 14% now feel confident about their future post-Brexit
‘None of the above’ ranked higher than all UK political leaders
London Mayor Sadiq Khan most trusted to ‘do what is right’
6 in 10 are worried about the pace of change of social media
Young people are more likely to consider experts believable

Edelman UK chief executive Ed Williams said the results paint a “troubling picture” of today’s youth. “There is a swathe of anxious young people who are looking for reassurance about the future,” he said. “They have left childhood behind, but don’t like that they see up ahead of them. Rather than the optimism of youth, they show a greater angst about the future than their parents do.”

Not a single politician qualified to run Britain

Generation Angst do not trust a single external institution to deliver the future they aspire to, with 16 to 18-year-olds unable to put confidence in the UK government, the British people, the monarchy, or the European Union to protect their prospects, the study of 1,000 teens claims. For this group, only their friends, family and own generation are considered trustworthy.

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Generation Angst believe only their family, friends and their own generation can be trusted to do what is right for their future

Generation Angst is equally dismissive about individual politicians and their parties.
While this group put significantly more trust in the Labour Party and the Green Party - 40% and 39% compared to the Tories’ 26% - as with British adults, young people are distrusting of all political parties. Perhaps the most troubling result, however, was the fact that the next generation of UK voters does not believe there is a single politician qualified to run the country.

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When asked who they would vote for in a general election, ‘None of the above’ was chosen over Jeremy Corbyn, Theresa May and David Cameron

When the teens were asked who they would vote for in a general election, the overwhelming response was “None of them” at 22%. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was the highest ranking politician, with 18% of the theoretical votes, while current Prime Minister Theresa May received just 11% - 1% less than her predecessor David Cameron. London Mayor Sadiq Khan was revealed to be the politician teens trust most to “do what is right”, with a rating of just 34%.

Brexit is a major worry for Remain-backing teens

Brexit represents one of the biggest sources of worry for Generation Angst, the Edelman study revealed. With 69% of 16 to 18-year-olds claiming they would have voted Remain in the EU Referendum, only 14% now feel confident about their future post-Brexit.

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Remainers: 69% of 16 to 18-year-olds would have voted to stay in the EU Referendum if given the chance, according to the survey

Many of the group narrowly missed out on the chance to vote. In 2015, the House of Lords voted to lower the voting age to 16 for the EU Referendum on the grounds that it would help get more teenagers involved in politics. However, MPs in the Commons blocked the move, with some pro-Leave politicians arguing that it would give the Remain camp an unfair advantage. More than half (52%) of teens now say that Brexit should not be acted on, with 39% demanding a second referendum.

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Teens are much more worried about the impact Brexit will have on society, the economy and future generations than their parents and grandparents

In much higher numbers than the general population, Generation Angst fears the decision to leave the EU will have a negative impact on the UK’s economy, society and the prospects of future generations.
Almost two-thirds of teens (63%) also believe that political stability in Europe will be damaged by Brexit - 13% more than the British public overall.

Generation Angst still values experts

Despite experts being slammed during the referendum campaign, young people still value the the views of specialists - much more so than the general public. The survey found that 81% of 16 to 18-year-olds consider experts more believable than “people like me”. This was the case for only 51% of the British public as a whole.

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Unlike older generations, Generation Angst are much more likely to trust the opinion of experts over ‘people like me’

Although they are considered to be the social media generation, teenagers still consider traditional media sources to be more trust-worthy than online sources. Three-quarters said they would believe the word of newspapers and TV news over social media, while this was the case for only 73% of the general population.

First victims of the ‘social media explosion’

One of the more surprising revelations from the survey is the fact that the majority of young people are worried about how quickly social media is changing - far more anxious than their parents and grandparents.
Despite three-quarters of 16 to 18-year-olds using social media every single day, with YouTube, Facebook, SnapChat and Instagram listed as their favourites, 59% are worried about the pace of change of these sites and apps. In a survey of the general public, only 44% listed this as a cause for concern.

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Nearly 6 in 10 teens are worried that social media is changing too quickly

Edelman claims that the results show young people are likely to become the first victims of the “social media explosion” as they fail to keep up with the pace of change. Cécile Nathan-Tilloy, managing director of Edelman Intelligence, told The Huffington Post UK: “We think this reflects a general level of discomfort about the pace of change in technology for a group that is at the forefront of that change. “They are often the first to be hit by innovation. Because they are digital natives, born to this world of technology, we think it’s easy and instinctive for them, but really it isn’t,” she continued. “It still requires effort and understanding to cope with constant change and it isn’t often that young people have a chance to express that point of view.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/edelman-trust-barometer-2017-generation-angst_uk_58b055e7e4b060480e072b73?utm_hp_ref=uk

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:31 pm

London mayor Sadiq Khan is trying to push through his budget proposals to increase taxes and reduce number of London police officers by reducing the amount of money given to pay for them.

He also wants to increase number of people working in the offices of the mayor/london assembly.

He has also cancelled some proposed transport projects and cut the money for housing.

And he is doing what's right...?

How exactly...?

http://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2017/02/steve-oconnell-the-cost-of-khan-the-mayors-police-numbers-just-dont-add-up.html

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:57 pm

What has that got to do with the views of this generation?

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:43 pm

"...London Mayor Sadiq Khan was revealed to be the politician teens trust most to “do what is right”, with a rating of just 34%..."

From your op...

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:12 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:"...London Mayor Sadiq Khan was revealed to be the politician teens trust most to “do what is right”, with a rating of just 34%..."

From your op...

Again what has that got to do with the views of the youngsters?

It showed that some trust him

So again, you do not trust him, they do

I fail to see your point

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:20 pm

Point being that his proposals as mayor are not doing what is right at all...

And if this is the example of largest group of youth support... then they are obviously hugely misinformed/misguided...

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:22 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:Point being that his proposals as mayor are not doing what is right at all...

And if this is the example of largest group of youth support... then they are obviously hugely misinformed/misguided...

That is your opinion off a blog making claims

Which is pretty irrelevant to the majority group view of youngsters, who do not trust any politicians

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:25 pm

I think you'll find that your opinion poll findings are the bogus statistics here...

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:26 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:
I think you'll find that your opinion poll findings are the bogus statistics here...

Are they?

Because you claim so?

Wow, thanks for the really inane posts you have made.

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:29 pm

How many people were actually asked any questions in the poll in your op.. !?

lol!

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:34 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:How many people were actually asked any questions in the poll in your op.. !?

Eh?

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:41 pm

Your poll must have figures on numbers actually asked questions as participants...

How many people were asked questions/'polled' in the op you posted...!?

by Guest Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:42 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:Your poll must have figures on numbers actually asked questions as participants...

How many people were asked questions/'polled' in the op you posted...!?

You claimed it was bogus

Your defense for this gibberish claim, was to ask how many were polled.

You produced no evidence.

Are you claiming the views made on the Poll are a lie?

What does it matter how many were polled?

by Tommy Monk Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:58 pm

It matters how many are actually asked questions in any poll...

And it matters what type of people are asked...

So... can you tell us how many people did they ask...?

by Guest Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:04 am

Tommy Monk wrote:It matters how many are actually asked questions in any poll...

And it matters what type of people are asked...

So... can you tell us how many people did they ask...?

So you have no evidence to back up your claim the stats as being bogus

Quell surprise

by 'Wolfie Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:39 am

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I RECKON some of those youngsters are still too trusting...

I would like to see even more distrust of politicians, "experts", and large organisations..

I'VE SAID IT BEFORE, and I will say it again -- Tommy fuckbrain Monk has less-than-zero understanding of statistics, and maths in general.

I wonder why Tommykins is so eager to debunk that poll, and derail this thread..

by eddie Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:49 pm

Out of interest...how many were polled?

by Tommy Monk Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:24 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:.

I RECKON some of those youngsters are still too trusting...

I would like to see even more distrust of politicians, "experts", and large organisations..

I'VE SAID IT BEFORE, and I will say it again -- Tommy fuckbrain Monk has less-than-zero understanding of statistics, and maths in general.

I wonder why Tommykins is so eager to debunk that poll, and derail this thread..

I have quite a good understanding of statistics and maths actually!!!

And isn't this sort of abuse against the rules...!?

by Andy Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:41 pm

You are multi talented.
Good with stats.
Can play the banjo.
Has acting experience.
Didnt you audition for the part of the banjo player in the film 'Deliverence'?

by eddie Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:50 pm

Angry Andy wrote:You are multi talented.
Good with stats.
Can play the banjo.
Has acting experience.
Didnt you audition for the part of the banjo player in the film 'Deliverence'?

I'm good at mental maths
I'm also pretty good writing
I also wrote songs and gigged around London - successfully
I also used to act in theatre productions
I also sing

Lots more I can add if I wanted to. I'm sure you have a list of things you're good at but I have no idea what that's got to do with this thread.

by Raggamuffin Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:57 pm

eddie wrote:
Angry Andy wrote:You are multi talented.
Good with stats.
Can play the banjo.
Has acting experience.
Didnt you audition for the part of the banjo player in the film 'Deliverence'?

I'm good at mental maths
I'm also pretty good writing
I also wrote songs and gigged around London - successfully
I also used to act in theatre productions
I also sing

Lots more I can add if I wanted to. I'm sure you have a list of things you're good at but I have no idea what that's got to do with this thread.

He's implying that Tommy is "inbred".

by Syl Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:06 pm

Raggamuffin wrote:
eddie wrote:

I'm good at mental maths
I'm also pretty good writing
I also wrote songs and gigged around London - successfully
I also used to act in theatre productions
I also sing

Lots more I can add if I wanted to. I'm sure you have a list of things you're good at but I have no idea what that's got to do with this thread.

He's implying that Tommy is "inbred".

Everyone knows Tommy is NOT the banjo playing inbred....that title was snapped up years ago by another poster who is happily not on here. New National Survey Reveals Just How Little The Next Generation Of Voters Trust Britain’s Political Leaders 4173563946

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