Results & Impact
Each week hundreds of thousands of young people vote on our latest lesson. Here's what they say, and how their voices are changing the world.
10th - 17th July 2026
With the academic year drawing to a close. we asked our voters which VoteTopic they would like to discuss for this year’s final vote. The answer was school trips. For many schools, summer term is full of enrichment activities to celebrate the hard work put in throughout the year, and trips play a big part in that. Research suggests that students feel most connected to their school when participating in activities outside the classroom, including trips and sports days. However, for many, British schools are seeing a crisis of declining behaviour, with teachers considering leaving the classroom naming it as one of their top three reasons. Could school trips play a part in remedying this? Do young people think that trips should be open for all or should they be a reward for positive choices throughout the year?
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voters aged 5-11
voters aged 11-16+
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3rd - 10th July 2026
Following the announcement of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, Britain will soon have its seventh Prime Minister in 10 years. Many young people’s entire political memory will be one of leadership contests and short-lived premierships. Our times often feel politically uncertain. Some commentators declare the death of the traditional two main parties, others despair at the rise of populism both on our shores and abroad. Our own voters argued that the UK was a divided nation, primarily when it came to political issues. Previous VoteTopics have revealed a clear scepticism of the Government, and the Prime Minister in particular, amongst some of our young people. What do they make of the news of his resignation? Do they think they should have a say on who will replace him as leader of His Majesty’s Government?
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26th June - 3rd July 2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is set to be the biggest gambling event in history. Whether through social media, adverts or family members, young people are increasingly exposed to the world of gambling. The Gambling Commission found 79% of young people have heard or seen adverts about gambling through either online or offline sources (TV being the most common). Gambling is also an increasingly visible presence in many popular video games, with players paying for a chance of acquiring in-game items, through “lootboxes” and similar mechanics. With its visibility seemingly on the rise, where do young people stand on gambling? Is it a part of their world? Do they feel secure in navigating its potential risks?
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19th - 26th June 2026
The Government has recently announced plans to introduce a social media ban for under-16s, with aims for it to come into effect in early 2027. Supporters of the move say that it is a vital step to keep young people safe. In the words of the Prime Minister, “Tech giants had their chance and failed, but we’re stepping in to protect children, back parents and set a new normal for future generations.” However, critics say that a similar ban has failed to achieve its aims in Australia, with 70% of 12-15-year olds managing to create new accounts despite the ban. They also argue that the voices of young people, those most affected by the decision, have been ignored. In an attempt to remedy this, we want to put these voices at the heart of the debate. When we asked our voters if there should be a social media ban in January, they returned a 85.7% ‘No’ vote. Now that the plan is becoming a reality, will their voting change?
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