Cat Smith MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Voter Engagement and Youth Affairs, commenting on reports Boris Johnson wants to time an election to restrict the student vote, said:

“Boris Johnson must not be allowed to rig the election by stopping students from voting.

“The Tories know that our young people have had enough of being ignored and are a force to be reckoned with.

“Students should register to vote immediately so they can help us to get rid of this Tory government and end austerity.”