UK: Voters tick the box marked apathy, The Financial Times (2011)
This article describes the environment surrounding the by-election campaign in the UK, and denounces the widespread voter apathy. The upcoming by-election in Oldham East and Saddleworth are considered a major test for all political forces in the parliament, and yet experts predict a very low turnout (50%). The two districts are fighting 40 years of economic decline (97% of adults receive benefits in East Oldham), and local politicians are not able to respond to the people's needs.
The link address is: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/debb5926-1dbe-11e0-aa88-00144feab49a.html#axzz1AoLwkSeq
