16 year old first-time voters need to be educated in what – and how – our democracy works to avoid a missed opportunity, writes Rhydian Thomas.
Keeping Me Awake at Night: Welsh Democratic Participation
Yvonne Murphy argues that we have a duty to educate young people, and the general population, in how to participate in democracy.
Wales has given its young people a voice and it’s time for Westminster to catch up
Thousands of 16- and 17-year olds will be able to vote in Welsh elections from 2021. Westminster risks alienating students and young people if it doesn’t follow suit, writes Rob Simkins
The first step to a better democracy
Jess Blair explains why a new Bill introduced today to extend the voting age is a good thing for Wales but warns more reforms are needed.
Our Voices Heard: young people’s political education
Mat Mathias shares news of a project to allow young people to develop a better model of political education
Votes at 16: enhancing civic duty
Lisa Francis reflects on the Conservative case for supporting votes at 16
The big picture on Welsh electoral reform
Jess Blair examines the impact of reform to both local elections and the Assembly.
Welsh Assembly must not miss this golden opportunity for reform
Jess Blair urges the Assembly to take the lead on democratic reform ahead of a motion today in plenary.
IWA Podcast: the McAllister review
Ahead of a debate on Assembly electoral reform this week, Rhea Stevens is joined by Jess Blair, Natasha Davies, and Carmen Ria Smith to discuss next steps for the McAllister review.
