The general election is fast approaching; yet current registration levels among young people are shockingly low, with a recent poll suggesting that in the UK less than a third of 18-24 year olds are registered to vote.

To make politics inclusive and win the vote of Britain’s youth, parties must be talking about the issues that matter to young people. As political parties rally their armies in the race to parliament, sustainable international development is being overlooked as a factor that could tip the scales by encouraging young people to vote.

A recent Eurobarometer report revealed that, as a demographic, people aged 15 to 24 within the EU are more active and concerned about global issues than any other age group. The report also showed that the same group is more likely to think it is important to help people in developing countries, more likely to think the EU should increase development aid beyond promised levels, and more optimistic about the impact that individual actions can have in helping developing countries. To engage disillusioned young voters, parties have to prove they are sympathetic to their global concerns.

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