'Onward' think tank press conference

The video discusses the changing political landscape, focusing on how age has become a key predictor of voting intentions, surpassing traditional factors like class and income. It highlights the generational shifts in political behavior, particularly among young voters, and challenges common myths about their values. The 2017 elections are used as a case study to illustrate these trends, with a notable focus on the high percentage of young women voting for Jeremy Corbyn.

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

• Housing tenure

• Income level

• Age

• Class

What is a common myth about young voters' political behavior?

• They are primarily conservative

• They are indifferent to politics

• They are focused on economic issues

• They are avocado-eating virtue signalers

What political values did many young voters who previously supported Labour and Lib Dems display?

• Anarchist tendencies

• Far-left principles

• Libertarian values

• Center-right principles

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

• 50%

• 60%

• 73%

• 80%

What influence is discussed regarding young graduates' political inclinations?

• Media influence

• Family background

• Peer pressure

• University campuses