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April 2025 - Central Government

Almost a third of UK adults between the ages of 24-44 believe voting doesn't make a difference: A recent poll by FGS Global has found that almost a third (30%) of 25–44-year-olds in the UK believe voting doesn’t make a difference, with 10% of them being unsure. In comparison, 80% of over 75s believe voting does make a difference, the highest percentage of all age groups.

A recent Radar Poll by FGS Global asked a representative sample of UK adults which of two polarised opinions they most agreed with, on topics around voting and government. The poll involved 2,084 UK adults, who shared their opinions on these topics.

When asked which was preferable a “strong leader who doesn’t have to bother with elections” or democracy, 35-44-year olds had the highest percentage of respondents (22%) who believe a ‘strong leader’ is the best system for running the country effectively. Just over 60% of this age group said democracy is the best system, compared to 87% of those aged 65-74.

Interestingly, the report found that men were more likely to choose the “strong leader” option, compared to women. Reform UK voters were the most likely to lean away from democracy too, but only fractionally, with Labour voters being a percent below them.

Of the 2,084 UK adults who were involved in the poll, only 23% think that Britain is “going in the right direction” under Labour’s leadership, and a high 64% feel that the UK is “in a period of steep decline” – highlighting a negative outlook in the country at the moment.

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