If we listen to how Gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism

By Melissa Butcher, Professor Emeritus, Social and Cultural Geography, Royal Holloway University of London

New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13-27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader in charge who does not have to bother with Parliament and elections”.

This correlates with a 2023 study…

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