So: you’ve registered to vote, but you’re still not sure what you’ll do on July 4. Perhaps none of the major parties really appeal to you, you’re fed up with the current electoral system, and sometimes it all just seems a bit pointless.

But you should make sure you head to the polls and cast your ballot next week. We’re currently stuck in a vicious cycle: historically, voters aged 18 to 24 have been less likely to vote than those aged over 65 – meaning that politicians are subsequently more inclined to create policies that appeal to pensioners and ignore the concerns of young people. If youth turnout improved, it’s likely that political leaders would pay much more attention to the issues that matter most to us.

Commentators and polls have predicted that the July 4 election could have the lowest voter turnout in history, with under-30s the least likely demographic to vote. This is why we’re platforming ‘Triple the Vote’, a short film from director Abigail Wilson created in support of Upvote, a youth-led, non-partisan campaign to increase voter turnout amongst young people in the UK.

Ultimately, if you’re feeling disenfranchised, casting a ballot may feel like a mere drop in the ocean. But we’re lucky to live in a democracy, and it’s important to take the opportunity to exercise your right to vote.

Watch the ‘Triple the Vote’ below.