Professor Bryony Hoskins contributed expert commentary to The Big Issue in an article examining whether 16‑year‑olds are ready to vote and how young people engage with democratic processes.

Media contributions

• Title	The Big Issue
  Degree of recognition	National
  Media name/outlet	The Big Issue
  Media type	Web
  Country/Territory	United Kingdom
  Date	30/04/26
  Description	Media Engagement on Youth Political Participation Professor Bryony Hoskins contributed expert commentary to The Big Issue in an article examining whether 16‑year‑olds are ready to vote and how young people engage with democratic processes. Drawing on her extensive research from G-EPIC and youth political engagement, inequalities in participation, and citizenship education, more broadly, Professor Hoskins provided evidence‑based insights into the conditions that support meaningful political involvement among teenagers. Her contribution helped contextualise public debate around lowering the voting age by highlighting structural barriers, the role of education, and the importance of fostering political efficacy among young people. This media engagement demonstrates the societal relevance and public impact of her research on democratic participation and youth citizenship.
  Producer/Author	Lottie Elton
  URL	https://www.bigissue.com/news/politics/16-year-olds-ready-to-vote-teenagers/
  Persons	Bryony Hoskins