VOICED : No laughing matter Izzard brings Brexit debate to students

Eddie Izzard, a comedian and activist, is campaigning to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming EU referendum. He highlights the potential negative impacts of leaving the EU, such as increased travel costs and loss of free healthcare. Despite polls showing young people favor remaining, their voting turnout is historically low. Izzard emphasizes the importance of youth participation to influence the referendum outcome. The video also discusses the challenges of political engagement among young people and calls for action to ensure their voices are heard.

What factors contribute to the disengagement of young people from politics as mentioned in the text?

What is the deadline for young people to register to vote in the referendum?