‘Our vote means next to nothing’: optimism of young Scottish yes supporters fades 10 years on
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‘Our vote means next to nothing’: optimism of young Scottish yes supporters fades 10 years on
Young people’s support for independence has increased since 2014 but some see a ‘real lack of trust’ in politicians. Steven Campbell was 17 and still a high school pupil during the Scottish ...2 days ago -
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