‘This democracy is leaving far too many behind’: Afua Hirsch - BBC Newsnight

Some sections of society are far more likely to vote than others. Historically, turnout has always been lower among young voters and those from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We asked the writer Afua Hirsch to explore this for us. Watch her take on the problem and the possible solution. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight YouTube:    / bbcnewsnight   Twitter:   / bbcnewsnight   Facebook:   / bbcnewsnight   Snapchat:   / bbcnewsnight  

OLBA Changemakers Interview with Afua Hirsch
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OLBA Changemakers Interview with Afua Hirsch

Dispelling the post-racism myth - Eniola Aluko and Afua Hirsch | Studio B: Unscripted
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Dispelling the post-racism myth - Eniola Aluko and Afua Hirsch | Studio B: Unscripted

Yanis Varoufakis on Brexit: 'How can these smart people be so deluded' - BBC Newsnight
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Yanis Varoufakis on Brexit: 'How can these smart people be so deluded' - BBC Newsnight

Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head
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Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head

Zohran Mamdani: The Democratic party ‘has to be willing to fight for working people’
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Zohran Mamdani: The Democratic party ‘has to be willing to fight for working people’

Brian Cox Explains What Physics Says About The Afterlife
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Brian Cox Explains What Physics Says About The Afterlife

‘A Stroke Left Me With an Italian Accent’ | This Morning
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‘A Stroke Left Me With an Italian Accent’ | This Morning

Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch
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Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch

Should We Be Ashamed of Winston Churchill? | Good Morning Britain
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Should We Be Ashamed of Winston Churchill? | Good Morning Britain

Afua Hirsch: 'I was conforming to an idea of attractiveness not rooted in my culture'
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Afua Hirsch: 'I was conforming to an idea of attractiveness not rooted in my culture'

This Is What Brexit Cost the World
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This Is What Brexit Cost the World

She’s 12. She Sings Aretha Franklin… Until Simon TELLS Her to Do It Acapella! 😳
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She’s 12. She Sings Aretha Franklin… Until Simon TELLS Her to Do It Acapella! 😳

In this culture war, everybody loses | Afua Hirsch interview
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In this culture war, everybody loses | Afua Hirsch interview

Is Racism in Britain to Blame for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Departure | Good Morning Britain
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Is Racism in Britain to Blame for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Departure | Good Morning Britain

The Invisible Wall: What the Netherlands Reveals About Belonging
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The Invisible Wall: What the Netherlands Reveals About Belonging

Is the UK worse off because of Brexit? | BBC News
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Is the UK worse off because of Brexit? | BBC News

Malcolm X Interview (1963)
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Malcolm X Interview (1963)

'Listen Like You Might Be Wrong': Harvard Student Goes Viral For Stunning Speech On Trump Amid Feud
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'Listen Like You Might Be Wrong': Harvard Student Goes Viral For Stunning Speech On Trump Amid Feud

Clara Mattei: capitalism is not natural - it’s enforced
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Clara Mattei: capitalism is not natural - it’s enforced

Andy Burnham’s speech reveals what he'd do as PM | BBC News
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Andy Burnham’s speech reveals what he'd do as PM | BBC News