UK — The Institute for Public Policy Research released findings from an analysis of British Election Study data. The study indicated that men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties compared to other male age groups.

Dr. Chris Bick, the lead author of the report, stated: "There is a sense that young men are shifting rapidly to the right, but we have not found much evidence for that at all." He added: "They remain the most progressive cohort of men across a raft of issues."

The analysis showed that young men aged 18 to 25 are approximately 5 percentage points more likely to support Reform UK since the election, in comparison to previous levels. In 2022, support for conservative parties among older men was approximately 35%. The British Election Study, which provided the data for the analysis, polls approximately 30,000 people annually.

Young men demonstrate more progressive views than older men on topics including immigration, race, women's rights, and homosexuality. However, young men are more conservative than women of the same age. Bick noted: "Young women are moving to the left more than young men are moving to the right," though he specified: "Though that divergence is more noticeable in other countries."

Bick suggested: "If you are interested in advancing progressive politics, this is still a base of support for you." He added: "Politicians looking to appeal to younger voters will have to make sure they do not alienate this cohort by trying too much to appeal to older voters."

No independent assessment was available for this report.