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Britan's democracy at a ‘tipping point,’ think tank warns, as election turnout plummets
A ballot box is emptied at Northallerton Leisure Centre in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, during the count for the Richmond and Northallerton constituency in the 2024 General Election, July 4, 2024

BRITAIN is close to a democratic “tipping point” as election turnout plummets, a top think tank has warned.

The centrist Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), regarded as close to the Starmer government, issued a report pointing out that participation is falling fastest among working-class voters.

The IPPR’s analysis found that a turnout gap is growing along class lines.

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