Here is the latest iteration of my schools presentation on the pros and cons of lowering the UK-wide voting age, updated with some fascinating polling (I think) on how 16- and 17-year-olds might have voted in the 2024 GE (slides 14 and 15)... Votes at 16 (October 2024)Download
Tag: Politics
Yes to a ‘step increase’ in public investment – but only a small one
Eight prominent economists have written a letter to the Financial Times arguing that the UK needs a ‘step increase’ in public investment in order to boost growth and to fix social and environmental problems. There is clearly something in this, but many risks too. As the writers correctly note, there is an emerging consensus that … Continue reading Yes to a ‘step increase’ in public investment – but only a small one
