Introduce mandatory political education for 14-17 year olds (KS4/5)

Background

The government should introduce basic political education for 16-17 year olds (KS4/5) who have recently gotten the vote, so they may be informed when voting. Basic education includes: The voting system (FPTP), The Parties (minor and major), Functions of Parliament. Can take place with PSHE.

Additional details

We live in an era of disinformation and misinformation where opinions have become more prevalent than fact in elections. The only way to combat this, is to arm the new 16-17 years old voters with the knowledge of our political system, allowing them to resist the influences of social media and propaganda and focus on their own political interests when voting; Giving them the freedom to choose wisely as well as the incentive to carry on voting.