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The Scottish independence referendum shows that young people can be mobilized politically given the right circumstances

The Scottish independence referendum shows that young people can be mobilized politically given the right circumstances

16 and 17 year olds were entitled to vote for the first time in any election held in the UK in the Scottish independence referendum. Advocates of the reform argued that it would help to engage younger people in the political process, setting the stage for greater engagement in democracy over future election cycles, while […]