From TikTok to the ballot box: engaging young people in politics
Written by Eve Naylor on 19th December 2025
Meet Joe McCarron, a student from Newcastle University who is on a mission to get more young people talking about politics.
On his TikTok page (@jmccarron), Joe breaks down current political issues with a mix of honesty and humour, hoping to make them feel more relatable.
When we sat down to chat, he explained how important youth voices are in shaping the future, and why social media has become one of the easiest ways to reach them.
