The main reasons cited are the difficulty that younger voters have in achieving a stake in society and the economic policies of the Conservative Party, which have made it harder for them to buy a home and have led to cuts to working-age benefits.
These policies have worsened the "pinch" felt by younger generations and have made it more difficult for them to become Tory.
The article suggests that the Conservative Party may need to change its economic policies in order to appeal to younger voters.
The UK government's strategy to win over socially conservative voters in "red wall" seats has involved using hardline rhetoric and picking fights with social liberals, which has resulted in younger voters feeling that the government is not standing up for their values.
This has been seen in the government's approach to Brexit, which has hit younger voters harder economically despite the majority of millennials voting for remain.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Millennials Abandoning Conservative Party Over Economic Policies
The article discusses why millennials are turning away from the Conservative Party.
30 May 2023 · 23:21 UTC
