Politicians should say sorry says Younger
Press Review 7 May 2004
Interviewed in the Independent, Sam Younger, the chairman of the Electoral Commission, says politicians should be more open when they make mistakes.
Falconer expresses concern at disengagement
Press Review 29 April 2004
The constitutional affairs secretary used a speech yesterday to express his concern that the least advantaged in society are becoming increasingly disengaged from politics.
Women 'turned off' by politics
Press Review 28 April 2004
Women are less likely to become involved in mainstream politics or to stand for parliament than men, a report from the Electoral Commission concluded yesterday.
Women less politically active than men, study finds
News Article 27 April 2004
A new study has confirmed that women are significantly less likely to become politically active than men.
Poll highlights growing voter apathy
News Article 19 April 2004
A new poll has predicted that turnout could sink to a new low at the next general election.
2005 turnout may fall below 50 per cent, poll finds
Press Review 19 April 2004
A Sun poll has found that less than half the population is certain to vote at the next general election.
Tory fears over 'political idol'
Press Review 16 April 2004
Conservatives have reportedly expressed concern at a new ITV programme aiming to find its own candidate for the next general election.
Tories back move to 18-year-old MPs
News Article 15 April 2004
The Conservatives have said they will back moves to lower the age at which adults can run for election to 18.
Labour goes online to win votes
Press Review 13 April 2004
Labour's campaign in the forthcoming June elections will concentrate on individualised messages using the internet, email and telephones.
Anti-Bush campaign group advises Labour
Press Review 13 April 2004
The FT reports that the America Coming Together group, which is thought to be working with the Democrats to unseat George W Bush, has given advice on winning back lost voters to Labour and the trade unions.
ITV hunting for 'Pop Idol' election candidate
Press Review 29 March 2004
ITV is to broadcast a political version of the hit talent show Pop Idol to find a prospective MP to stand in the next general election.
Labour backs younger voting age
Press Review 22 March 2004
The Labour Party has backed moves to reduce the voting age to 16 in a bid to reconnect with younger people.
Watchdog in £5m bid to boost turnout
Press Review 15 March 2004
The Electoral Commission will this week launch a £5 million advertising campaign to tackle voter apathy amongst the young.
Paula Lehtomaki - Finnish foreign trade and development minister
Interview 11 March 2004
Paula Lehtomaki, Finland’s foreign trade and development minister, discusses the EU constitution, development in Africa and apathy among young people.
Voter numbers fall
Press Review 2 March 2004
The number of registered voters is declining at a time when the population is rising, according to the latest figures.
