Despite a climate of inter-generational tension, researchers at the Nuffield Politics Research Centre found that people aged over 60 backed increased spending aimed at helping younger adults - even at the cost of higher taxes.
The researchers carried out a new survey in August 2022 of 6,021 adults which they claim is the first inter-generationally focused political survey of its kind.
A majority of those asked - regardless of their family situation - supported doing so, particularly in terms of free vocational education and housing.But among members of that age group with struggling younger relatives, support was substantially higher - 72% backed more affordable housing, and 70% more council housing.
The researchers claim the differing levels of support can't be explained away by differences in the financial situation of the survey respondents.For Professor Jane Green, co-author and Director of the Nuffield Politics Research Centre, there are clear lessons for the political parties. It's also worth noting that the initial survey was carried out in August 2022 and the political situation has clearly changed significantly since then.
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