British children among unhappiest in Europe – as stars demand action

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EXCLUSIVE: The stars are supporting a campaign aimed at putting young people at the heart of policy, following a survey of people aged 11 to 24 and parents revealing the scale of their concerns

Stars including Stephen Fry and Delia Smith have demanded action with new polling showing British young people are among the least happy in Europe.

The Back Young People campaign found eight in ten young people think the Government is not doing enough for their wellbeing, while one in three (33%) said they often or always feel lonely.

Launching on Monday, the campaign aims to put young people at the heart of policy, with the Government urged to bring in six commitments to help the nation's youth.

The campaign asks for six guarantees for young people, and says a survey found 70% of parents would be more likely to elect a party committed to them.

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