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Newport: What do young people think about the election?

Some of that fighting for the right to vote took place in Newport itself in the 19th Century.

On 4 November 1839, a group called the Chartists, who wanted rights and political influence for the working classes, marched into Newport to protest.

More than 50 people were seriously injured and about 22 were killed.

Dr Elen Jones, who is vice-chair of Our Chartist Heritage in Newport, said she would “love to see a new Chartist movement” in Wales and for young people to become more active in politics.

She said: “I believe people think ‘well, I’m all right and comfortable, what have the politicians ever done for me?’, and I can understand why people think that.

“Also there’s a great view of disillusionment with politics and politicians at the moment, and I think that is a tragedy.

“It should not be like that, but many politicians, sadly, have lost sight of what is important.”

“I don’t think many people know about the Chartists, which is a shame as it should empower people.


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