'This vote doesn't represent the younger generation who will have to live with the consequences': Millennials vent fury at baby boomers for voting Britain OUT of the EU

Source: Daily Mail Online
Published: Jun 24, 2016
Author: Alex Matthews
Post Date: 2016-06-24 21:49:19 by cranky
Views: 6125

  • Young Britons voted in droves for Remain with 72 per cent against Brexit
  • Leave campaign won, with 56 per cent of 50 to 64-year-olds backing Brexit
  • Young people protested by Parliament and vented anger on social media

Millennials have slammed baby boomers for voting Britain out of the EU as furious crowds of young people protest in London.

Young Britons voted in their droves in favour of the Remain campaign with an incredible 72 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds against a Brexit.

However despite their efforts, Leave won the referendum with 52 per cent thanks to the majority of older voters in England and Wales.

In response, Brits carrying placards and flags have staged a protest through the streets of London today, taking them from the Houses of Parliament, to Downing Street and London Bridge.

Many wore face paint and ignited flares as the hundreds of Britons marched towards the Shard, some carrying signs with the slogans 'no borders' and 'refugees welcome'.

Up to 500 protesters marched from Aldgate in east London and across London Bridge, some wielding flares

Up to 500 protesters marched from Aldgate in east London and across London Bridge, some wielding flares

Protesters gather outside 10 Downing Street following the news of a Brexit and David Cameron's resignation

Protesters gather outside 10 Downing Street following the news of a Brexit and David Cameron's resignation

Millennials have slammed baby boomers for voting Britain out of the EU with crowds protesting in Westminster

Protesters gather outside outside the Houses of Parliament on the day British Prime Minister David Cameron announcing his resignation

Protesters gather outside outside the Houses of Parliament on the day British Prime Minister David Cameron announcing his resignation

Harriet Barclay covered herself in fake blood to make her point
Others held up signs and placards

Harriet Barclay covered herself in fake blood to make her point, while others held up signs and placards

A young couple painted as EU flags protest outside Downing Street against the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU

A young couple painted as EU flags protest outside Downing Street against the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU

Despite the efforts of young voters, Leave won the referendum with 52 per cent thanks to the majority of older voters in England and Wales

Despite the efforts of young voters, Leave won the referendum with 52 per cent thanks to the majority of older voters in England and Wales

Protesters hold placards with slogans such as ' In the European Cup' outside the Houses of Parliament

Protesters hold placards with slogans such as ' In the European Cup' outside the Houses of Parliament

Figures by YouGov revealed that 56 per cent of 50 to 64-year-olds voted for a Brexit and many young people took to social media to complain that they have been let down by the older generation.

Lily Bowen wrote: 'Older generations really don't realise how badly this will affect our future #EUref.'

While Matt Cooper tweeted: 'Brilliant, once again the older generations get to decide what's best and we've got to pickup the pieces #EUref.'

Grace ‏Lansbury posted: 'Very disappointing result, I hope older generations and even those of my generation understand the repercussions of this outcome #EUref.'

Jon Gleeson ‏said: 'Want to thank the older generations for once again screwing us over. Cheers, we'll keep carrying the can for your mistakes. #EUref'

Anti-Brexit protesters demonstrate at the gates of Downing Street in central London after the UK voted to leave the European Union

Anti-Brexit protesters demonstrate at the gates of Downing Street in central London after the UK voted to leave the European Union

A women covered in fake blood makes her point outside Westminster during a demonstration this afternoon

A women covered in fake blood makes her point outside Westminster during a demonstration this afternoon

Young Britons, including this protester who covered herself in fake blood, voted in their droves in favour of the Remain campaign with an incredible 72 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds against a Brexit

Young Britons, including this protester who covered herself in fake blood, voted in their droves in favour of the Remain campaign with an incredible 72 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds against a Brexit

Pictured, crowds of young people protest against the referendum decision
Pictured, a woman holds up a placard while protesting in Westminster

While crowds protested outside the Houses of Parliament others took to social media to vent their anger

Anti-Brexit protesters made their point at the gates of Downing Street in central London after the UK voted to leave the European Union

Anti-Brexit protesters made their point at the gates of Downing Street in central London after the UK voted to leave the European Union

The latest figures by YouGov have revealed that 56 per cent of 50 to 64-year-olds voted for a Brexit and many young people have taken to social media to complain that they have been let down by their parents' generation

The latest figures by YouGov have revealed that 56 per cent of 50 to 64-year-olds voted for a Brexit and many young people have taken to social media to complain that they have been let down by their parents' generation

Police direct cyclists near Downing Street as hundreds of people protest following today's referendum result

Police direct cyclists near Downing Street as hundreds of people protest following today's referendum result

As some young people vented their anger on social media, others pounded the streets in Westminster with placards and banners in protest.

Wearing face paint and holding signs that bared slogans such as 'I am not British I am European' made their feelings known.

BREXIT: HOW THE NATION VOTED

Below are the latest figures from pollsters YouGov,revealing that young people voted in their droves for the Remain campaign.

18-24: 75% Remain

25-49: 56% Remain

50-64: 44% Remain

65+: 39% Remain

As the young generations share their dismay at the future of the nation, Boris Johnson has made a pitch to be the Prime Minister of a new 'great' Britain outside the EU.

Triumphant Brexiteer Mr Johnson started to set out his vision for a revitalised, outward looking country in a speech just hours after his long-time rival tearfully declared that he would stand aside in the wake of the referendum Brexit vote.

Flanked by wife Samantha in Downing Street, David Cameron said he had been 'proud' to serve as Prime Minister for the past six years.

But he said it would not be right for him to be the 'captain of the ship' while the UK negotiated its exit from the EU.

It is now clear that whoever is in Downing Street will face a struggle to hold the UK together - as SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon warned it was now 'highly likely' that a second ballot on independence will be held north of the border.

There were many sad faces on show in London today as hundreds reacted to the news of a Brexit from the EU

There were many sad faces on show in London today as hundreds reacted to the news of a Brexit from the EU

As the young generations share their dismay at the future of the nation, Boris Johnson has made a pitch to be the Prime Minister of a new 'great' Britain outside the EU
Boris Johnson came into criticism from protesters

As the young generations share their dismay at the future of the nation, Boris Johnson has made a pitch to be the Prime Minister of a new 'great' Britain outside the EU, much to the dismay of protesters today

As some young people vented their anger on social media, others pounded the streets in Westminster with placards and banners in protest

As some young people vented their anger on social media, others pounded the streets in Westminster with placards and banners in protest

Wearing face paint and holding signs that bared slogans such as 'I am not British I am European', young voters made their feelings known

Wearing face paint and holding signs that bared slogans such as 'I am not British I am European', young voters made their feelings known

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#1: paraclete    To: cranky (#0)

well reality has come to swinging Britain, the continential holiday is over and the people who did all the work, and took the hard knocks, the silent majority, are not silent anymore. Look at the numbers and ask yourself who was it who didn't turn out to vote? 75% should have swung it but it didn't, the Scotish and Irish vote, and the muslim vote should have swung it. Fact is rhetoric doesn't cut it. These people don't understand democracy and now they think they can change the vote.

The question now is will the politicians have the guts to implement it? Will the Britons take their country back?

paraclete posted on 2016-06-24 23:41:18   Reply   Private Reply

#2: no gnu taxes    To: paraclete (#1)

These people don't understand democracy and now they think they can change the vote.

Just like Obama in 2014 when Congress was voted in Republican, and he said that the voters have spoken, but I need to speak for the people who didn't vote.

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-06-24 23:47:36   Reply   Private Reply

#3: jeremiad    To: cranky (#0)

Someone explain to me the benefits of living in a union with no representation?

jeremiad posted on 2016-06-25 00:26:42   Reply   Private Reply

#4: rlk    To: cranky (#0)

'This vote doesn't represent the younger generation who will have to live with the consequences': Millennials vent fury at baby boomers for voting Britain OUT of the EU

Lily Bowen wrote: 'Older generations really don't realise how badly this will affect our future...

While the mood and group expression of the slogans they are shouting is contageous, I don't see that the slogans, themselves, represent any substanial factuality. The forecasted catastophe appears highly doubtful. It appears what is occurring is a cathartic release of emotion from entirely alien areas being attached to irrelevant slogans and demonstrations. It's psychoanically known as a displacement reaction. Displacement reactions can be highly motivating, but are a poor foundation on which to base a government or government policy.

rlk posted on 2016-06-25 00:30:06   Reply   Private Reply

#5: paraclete    To: jeremiad (#3)

Someone explain to me the benefits of living in a union with no representation?

Beats me

paraclete posted on 2016-06-25 02:07:36   Reply   Private Reply

#6: SOSO    To: rlk, cranky, paraclete, jeremiad (#4)

Lily Bowen wrote: 'Older generations really don't realise how badly this will affect our future...

The asshole Millennials don't understand that the Older generations gave them their present and saved their future. But the asshole Millennials think that they are entitled to everything that the Older generations worked for - for nothing.

SOSO posted on 2016-06-25 02:21:37   Reply   Private Reply

#7: GrandIsland    To: SOSO (#6)

What the asshole Millennials don't understand is that the Older generations gave them their present and saved their future. But the asshole Millennials think that they are entitled to everything that the Older generations worked for - for nothing.

Amen

GrandIsland posted on 2016-06-25 06:34:56   Reply   Private Reply

#8: paraclete    To: SOSO (#6)

If the didn't want it they should have voted instead of their lazy let the oldies do it attitude the oldies are only 50% of the british population which has got to tell you most of them didn't vote

paraclete posted on 2016-06-25 06:59:48   Reply   Private Reply

#9: rlk    To: no gnu taxes (#2)

Just like Obama in 2014 when Congress was voted in Republican, and he said that the voters have spoken, but I need to speak for the people who didn't vote.

Right! There is an imaginary hord of people out there who all agree with me and deserve more representation than those who aren't imaginary. It's imposed fantasy island government by decree.

rlk posted on 2016-06-25 07:28:16   Reply   Private Reply

#10: Stoner    To: cranky (#0)

Well, if they do not like it, they can simply move to another part of the EU. Ef em

Stoner posted on 2016-06-25 09:34:41   Reply   Private Reply

#11: SOSO    To: paraclete (#8)

If the didn't want it they should have voted instead of their lazy let the oldies do it attitude the oldies are only 50% of the british population which has got to tell you most of them didn't vote

Or more likely that that article overplays what in reality a much smaller percentage of the Millennials that feel "sold out" by their elders. Remember that not 100% of the 50% of oldies voted for out nor 100% of the Millennials voted stay. The final tally was 52% Exit to 48% Remain. It will be interesting to see what the demographics of the final vote shows if UK officials have the means to mine that data. Going in the clear indication that the under 30s strongly supported remain while the 50+ "oldies" strongly supported out.

SOSO posted on 2016-06-25 14:11:30   Reply   Private Reply

#12: SOSO    To: paraclete, vicomte13, All (#11)

SOSO posted on 2016-06-25 14:41:49   Reply   Private Reply

#13: calcon    To: cranky (#0)

Please note that of the millennials only 36% came out to vote. These little wussies don't like to leave the house and video games.

calcon posted on 2016-06-25 14:43:55   Reply   Private Reply

#14: SOSO    To: calcon, cranky (#13)

Please note that of the millennials only 36% came out to vote.

I don't believe that this is correct. See post #12, specifically the graph of voter turnout by median age.

SOSO posted on 2016-06-25 15:06:52   Reply   Private Reply

#15: ConservingFreedom    To: SOSO, calcon, cranky (#14)

36% of under-30s stayed home - only half as many over-50s did so.

Get off your asses and vote, morons. Or - better yet - don't ... your views are stupid and ignorant.

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-06-25 18:32:49   Reply   Private Reply