The traditional image of the binge drinking student is being slowly shattered as statistics show that young people today drink less than in past decades. The number of young adults who choose low or no alcohol drinks to help moderate their drinking has nearly doubled since 2018, according to a Drinkaware poll. Are the current generation simply prioritising their health? Or are other factors, such as economics, social stigma, and safety, at play?
We interviewed Sir Stephen Houghton, Labour leader of Barnsley council, on the rise of the far right, the importance of local government, and where young people fit in politics.
