Oxfam and Scouts join forces to encourage young voters 0

Fundraising | Vibeka Mair | 15 Mar 2010
Topics: Campaigns

The Scout Association, Oxfam and the Hansard Society have launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote.

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Oxfam and Scouts join forces to encourage young voters

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