Mandatory politics education for secondary school years

Background

On the 17th of July 2025, the Government announced plans to allow 16–17-year-olds to vote in all UK elections. The introduction of mandatory modern political education in PSHE would aid the next generation of voters with making an informed decision on polling days.

Additional details

The aim of ‘boosting democratic engagement’ cannot truly be met without providing the appropriate political education in schools- of which should be up to date and unbiased. Currently, teaching politics in PSHE is only a suggestion despite its ever-so increasing importance in British society following these recent election reforms. Democracy cannot be achieved if citizens are unaware of voting practises and/or manifestos.