The 21-year-old R&B singer refutes suggestions that young people are not interested in politics and the way the world is run, claiming they are put off by out-of-touch politicians who make no effort to engage with her age group.
But local authorities are increasingly encouraged to consult young people about the delivery of relevant services as a condition of their funding.
There are also national initiatives springing up to engage young people with the political process. And youth work is integral to this process as a bridge between politics and youth participation.
Fourteen-year-old William Kerslake is a prime example. He can't decide whether he wants to take up a career in politics or law when he leaves school. Neither is likely to present any great barriers, judging by his commitment to a recent youth participation initiative at the Houses of Parliament.
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