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Strong Local Voice, Strong Local ChampionAnnette Brooke, Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole |
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Annette Brooke MP launches online youth survey
August 29, 2007 1:48 PM
Annette Brooke MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for young people, today launched an online youth engagement drive, with which she aims to highlight the continued under representation of young people in politics.
Annette Brooke is using facebook to engage with young people in Dorset
"Studies in 2001 showed only 40% of 16 - 24 year olds voted in the General Election. In 2005, only 21% of the 18 - 30 bracket said they were absolutely certain to vote" said Annette. With changes in technology and the ease of communication across the internet, we really have the opportunity to encourage more young people to vote and have their say in how the country is run."
"Many young people do not vote because they move away to University or to start new jobs, but they often remain on the register in their home area. I hope to use the new popularity in social networking sites such as Facebook to give people in this age group a chance to voice their concerns to their Member of Parliament." Annette added.
Annette has set up an online youth survey, which is accessible both from facebook and her website. She is in contact with students to get feedback from across Mid Dorset and North Poole. The survey is accessible by using the following link:
http://www.libertyresearch.org.uk/take/185
Notes to editors
Facebook is a social networking site created in 2004 which currently has over 34 million active users. (Reuters, August 8th 2007)
40% of Lib Dem MP's use Facebook to keep in touch with their Constituents, compared to 13% for Labour and 12% Conservatives (BBC news Thurs 9th August 2007)
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