调查显示, 在个人乐观的氛围中, 英国青年支持民主, 但认为民主是“陷入麻烦”, UK youth support democracy but see it as "in trouble," survey shows, amid personal optimism.

格拉斯哥大学约翰·史密斯中心最近进行的一项调查显示,联合王国大多数16至29岁的年轻成年人对国家的民主状况感到关切。 A recent survey by the University of Glasgow's John Smith Centre reveals that the majority of young adults in the UK, aged 16 to 29, are concerned about the state of the nation's democracy. 63%的人相信民主“有麻烦”, 近四分之三的人(72%)认为民主“过于分裂”。 While they support democracy over dictatorship (57% vs. 27%), 63% believe democracy is "in trouble," and nearly three-quarters (72%) find it "too divided." 尽管有这些担忧, 63%的人对自己的未来感到乐观, 72%的人认为自己“与众不同或非常幸福”。 Despite these concerns, 63% are optimistic about their personal future, and 72% describe themselves as "rather or very happy." 财政担忧和工作保障是引起焦虑的主要原因。 Financial worries and job security are major sources of anxiety. 民意测验还显示,年轻成年人希望更加开放和诚实的政治,优先考虑负担得起的住房和国民保健制度投资。 The poll also shows young adults want more open and honest politics and prioritise affordable housing and NHS investment.