The general election is set to be a battle of the generations, with the Tories wooing pensioners while Labour tries to persuade the under-30s to turn out to vote. David Cameron is poised to announce he will protect pensioner benefits including winter fuel cash and TV licences from cuts as part of what has been dubbed a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' strategy. By contrast, Ed Miliband's best hopes of becoming Prime Minister depend on Labour's appear to people in their twenties and thirties, who could swing the result in dozens of seats. The Conservatives are most popular with the over-60s while Labour's appeal is highest among 25-39 year olds
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37% of over-60s back Tories, compared to only 22% of 18-24 year olds
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By contrast, Labour support is highest among 25-39 year olds at 41%
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Cameron to protect pensioner benefits to shore up the 'grey vote'
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Miliband promises a young people's manifesto and votes at 16
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10% rise in turnout among over-35s could swing result in 83 seats
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Lib Dem health minister claims Tory cuts to elderly care could cost lives
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