Public trust and confidence in government is at a record low in the UK, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey. There’s a general sense of weariness in the air in response to struggling public services, perceived broken promises and anger over Partygate lies.
So, what needs to change to re-engage people and re-inspire trust?
Young people may seem politically disengaged, but the British Election Study suggests the opposite to be true: people under the age of 25 are likely to have started activism at a younger age as well as being the most likely to take part in political activities.
