Young Brit calls on Andy Burnham to give Gen Z a Brexit vote

Reflecting on being 14 when the UK chose to leave the EU, the writer describes how Brexit shaped her political consciousness and constrained her generation’s prospects for work, study and travel across Europe. She contends that while wealth can mitigate new costs, most young people face heightened economic pressures and reduced mobility. Highlighting Mayor Andy Burnham’s willingness to re-engage with Europe, she urges him to dismantle remaining obstacles and to champion a full EU re-entry.

The author also demands that 16- and 17-year-olds be granted voting rights, arguing they will live with Brexit’s outcomes for decades. She notes that the National Rejoin March in June 2027 will be led by those who were too young to vote in 2016, seeking to make their voices heard.