Sept/Oct 2013
Aff: Turnout Inequality Harms Democracy
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Inequality Problems in UK AMS
Institute for Public Policy Research. Young Voters Should be Required to Vote First
Time Around August 26, 2013. http://www.ippr.org/press-
releases/111/11175/young-voters-should-be-required-to-vote-first-time-round
IPPR’s report shows that only 44 percent of 18-24 year olds voted in the 2010 General Election,
compared to 76 percent of those aged 65 and over. Turnout inequality between young and old voters has grown at an alarming rate in recent years and shows little sign of being reversed the 18 point turnout gap between 18-24 year olds and those aged over 65 that existed in 1970 had grown to a 32 point gap by 2010.
IPPR’s report says voting matters as there are fewer incentives for the Government to respond to the
interests of nonvoting groups. The spending cuts have disproportionately affected young people, with 16-
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