overall population, housing and the environment are seen as more important issues than immigration which was the third most important issue for the general population, but the fifth main issue for young voters.
As of January 2024, the economy was seen as the most important issue facing the UK according to young voters (aged between 18 and 24). Compared with the Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024)
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- Basic Statistic Projected number of seats won in the next general election UK 2024
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Key issues polling
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- Basic Statistic Most important issues facing Britain 2019-2024
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Economic indicators
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- Basic Statistic Monthly GDP growth of the UK 2019-2024
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Societal issues
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YouGov. (January 9, 2024). Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/
YouGov. "Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024)." Chart. January 9, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/
YouGov. (2024). Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/
YouGov. "Which of The following Do You Think Are The Most Important Issues Facing The Country at This Time? (January 2020 to January 2024)." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/
YouGov, Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/ (last visited May 19, 2024)
Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time? (January 2020 to January 2024) [Graph], YouGov, January 9, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1393683/uk-youth-top-issues/