Our Future, Our Choice.
“And they would have
gotten away with it too,
if it wasn’t for those
meddling kids.”
For the 73% of 18-24 year olds that voted to remain in
the 2016 referendum the loss was no doubt a bitter pill to
swallow. Since then, thousands of us have gathered in
protest outside the infamous Houses of Parliament voicing
our concerns and passions. We’ve rallied, we’ve signed
petitions, and we’ve created movements all over the
nation and its capital, just like ‘Our Future, Our Choice.’
‘Our Future, Our Choice’ is a nationwide youth movement
dedicated to stopping Brexit and ensuring long term
political decisions have more of a youthful influence.
Co-founded by a group of friends spread across
London - Lara Spirit, Femi Oluwole, Will Dry, and Calum
Millbank-Murphy – it now has over a hundred leaders at
universities all over the country. Their message is simple,
it’s our future the vote is effecting, and so it should be our
voices that are heard.
The remain vote was not taken lightly, particularly with a
leave majority in the 60+ age bracket and the controversial
lies told by campaign teams on both sides of the spectrum
to sway the UK’s decision. ‘Our Future, Our Choice’
strives to equal the playing field and ensure that young
people feel more empowered to have control over the
Britain they will call home in the future.
In a video addressed to parliament, Callum confronts this,
and his very own Scooby Doo villains:
“Representatives of Westminster; if you can’t find
the words to be honest and tell your constituents
the real truth, which is that Brexit is just a
shameful distraction from the issues we’re facing
on the ground, then maybe its time to resign and
make room for the real leaders.”
Citing social and economical issues such as our failing
NHS and rising poverty, Millbank’s emotional speech says
our country can’t focus on its problems at home whilst
diverting precious attention and resources to the on-going
negotiations.
And it seems you agree with them. In a poll collaboration
with Youthonomics and YouGov, the team uncovered just
11% of 18 – 24 year olds believe Brexit will have a positive
impact on them, and 40% would be willing to join ranks
and campaign against the change.
We love the ‘Our Future, Our Choice’ movement and think
it’s time for our generation to have a say- do you?
Find out more at: www.ofoc.co.uk.
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