Call for Papers: How attractive are political parties and trade unions to young people? by IF and FRFG

“…According to 2017 figures from the United Kingdom, the share of members aged 18-24 reflects the general population of 8.9% quite well: group size estimates suggest that 18-24s make up 14.4% of the Green Party, 13.2% of the Conservative Party and 11.5% of the Labour Party, with only the Scottish National Party and UK Independence Party (UKIP) below the 8.9%, at 6.9% and 6.7% respectively (UK Party Members Project; https://esrcpartymembersproject.org). …”
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The 2011 Elections in Wales and the Role Played by Civil Society by Moya Jones

“…The powers of the Welsh Assembly have recently been substantially increased as the Assembly now has primary law-making powers, the same as those of the Scottish Parliament. However, in recent elections, Welsh voters returned a Labour majority to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. …”
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