Turnout decline arrested
Press Review 6 May 2005
Early indications showed a slight upturn in turnout on 2001's record low of 59.4 per cent.
Sun launches 'rock the vote' campaign
Press Review 18 April 2005
The Sun has launched a campaign to encourage people, particularly the young, to use their vote on May 5.
Watchdog points to growth in single issue politics
News Article 30 March 2005
Political activism is flourishing around local single issue campaigns, a new report has concluded.
Labour threatened by apathy
News Article 24 March 2005
New surveys have suggested that voter apathy may badly effect Labour's vote in the forthcoming election.
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Blunkett reflects on life beyond Westminster
News Article 9 March 2005
In a speech reflecting on life outside the Cabinet, David Blunkett has said most of the country has "no idea" what the government is doing.
Less than half of under-22s plan to vote
News Article 7 March 2005
There is renewed concern about political apathy among young people as a poll shows that fewer than ever intend to vote in the forthcoming general election.
Reality TV more popular than politics
Press Review 7 March 2005
A YouGov poll for the Telegraph today finds that more young people plan to vote in reality TV shows than in the forthcoming general election.
'Childish' campaign turning off voters
News Article 4 March 2005
A YouGov poll for the Telegraph has shown many people feel the election campaign has been childish, negative, dishonest and boring.
Kennedy: Silent majority will vote against Blair
News Article 4 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has claimed turnout may not fall has low as expected at the general election.
Howard pledges to keep promises
News Article 4 March 2005
Michael Howard has outlined his plans on how trust can be restored to British politics.
Women voters 'don't trust' Blair, says survey
Press Review 2 March 2005
Women are reluctant to vote in the general election because they do not trust Tony Blair, according to new research.
Interest in politics is high, says poll
Press Review 1 March 2005
Eight out of 10 adults are interested in national politics, according to a survey conducted jointly by the Electoral Commission and the Hansard Society.
Two thirds 'politically disenfranchised'
News Article 1 March 2005
Less than a third of people feel they have any say in how the country is run, according to a new poll.
Plaid seeks to combat voter apathy
News Article 18 February 2005
Plaid Cymru has sought to address the problem of political apathy with a new "people's contract" setting out its key commitments.
