The student vote in the EU Referendum is incredibly important. Almost 2 million UK students are eligible to vote this week meaning their decision could have a huge impact on the outcome of the referendum. Whether the UK decides to remain or Brexit the outcome will impact on the younger generation’s future who will live with the consequences. Huge efforts have been made by universities and colleges across the UK to encourage students to register to vote to ensure their voices are heard.
To find out what students are thinking, we hit the streets and asked ‘Should the UK #Brexit or #Remain.’ Check out what they had to say below:
Check out what they had to say below:
'I think we should #Remain because I like being part of #Europe!' Harry #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/SFNQ7s3kfE
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 23, 2016
'I think we should #Remain for foreign investment, cultural diversity & scientific exchange' #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/bjoV9pTZGh
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 23, 2016
'I think we should #Remain to stop #inflation' Anne & Fatima #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/KM5Ir6HjjC
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 23, 2016
'I am #undecided because I have avoided all the biased information' Julia & Greg #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/YAsbuLoHaE
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 22, 2016
'I think we should #Remain because if the UK leaves so will Denmark' Siri #EURef #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/ZYjjpo23oS
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 22, 2016
'I think we should #Remain because I am a #Erasmus student!' Eva #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/nMmqAOSsQs
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 21, 2016
'I am #undecided because neither side can get their facts straight' Emily #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/pRZz7JQgqe
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 21, 2016
'I think we should #Remain for the environment, workers rights and humanist projects' Nelson #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/1EzURUBNQf
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 20, 2016
'I think we should #Remain, leaving affects the future generation' Jessica #EUref #StudentStreet pic.twitter.com/oOCXht2Y87
— Alterline HE (@AlterlineAction) June 20, 2016