Europe Quote by Denis MacShane
““Over the next period, the majority for Brexit will slowly vanish. In the three years between the Brexit referendum and the European Parliament elections in 2019, 1.26 million British citizens over 65 will die and 2 million will reach the voting age of 18, according to Age UK. Given that 70 per cent of young voters were in favour of Remain and 64 per cent of over-65s voted to Leave, the pro-European camp will increase by 1 million and the Brexit camp go down by 756,000.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Debate, 2019
Demographic shifts will change the political balance, with younger pro‑EU voters outnumbering older pro‑Brexit voters, reducing Brexit support over time.
In simple terms: Population changes will weaken Brexit support.
Key Takeaway
Plan for long‑term demographic trends.
Themes
demographics
politics
voting behavior
future planning
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
forecasting
political
When to use this quote
- election strategy
- policy advocacy
- public outreach
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
population aging
generational change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parties adapt to rapid demographic change?
- What role do economic factors play?
A Different Perspective
Unexpected events like crises can alter voting patterns despite demographics.
