Rejected petition Make Politics and Economics compulsory in secondary education

Make Politics and Economics compulsory in the national curriculum in secondary education - help educate our youth about political issues and increase participation in politics to help enhance our democracy

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43% of 18-24 year olds voted in the 2015 general elections
78% of 65+ year olds voted in the 2015 general elections

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/154012

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Date submitted 16 August 2016
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