Rushanara Ali

Rushanara Ali

politician United Kingdom

Rushanara Ali is a British politician and member of the Labour Party, currently serving as the Secretary of State for Democracy. She has been an advocate for various democratic reforms, including measures to strengthen electoral integrity and increase public trust in democratic institutions. Recently, she was in the news for her role in the Labour government's proposal to lower the voting age to 16, aiming to engage younger citizens in the democratic process and ensure their voices are heard in political decision-making.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,615
Power
1,210$
Sentiment
7.26
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 2 8.00 0.14% +0% 2,961,167 4,068 $15,000 21$
Canada 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,288 $1,700,000 1,042$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 6,259 $240,000 147$
Totals 4 51,163,114 33,615 $1,955,000 1,210$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali said the change would strengthen safeguards against foreign interference in British politics. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Britain to lower voting age to 16 in bid to strengthen democracy | World News

Canada Canada: Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali denied that the change was politically motivated, stating that young people deserve a stake in democracy. 7

The Globe and Mail: U.K. plans to lower voting age to 16 in national elections

Jamaica Jamaica: Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali said the change would strengthen safeguards against foreign interference in British politics. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Britain will lower voting age to 16 in bid to strengthen democracy | News

Portugal Portugal: Rushanara Ali declared that by tightening rules against foreign interference, they are protecting democratic institutions for future generations. 8

Público: Governo britânico anuncia redução da idade de voto para os 16 anos | Reino Unido