US EditionMP Speaks Out over Government Plans to Lower Voting Age to 16
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 18 – Keighley MP Robbie Moore opposes lowering the voting age to 16, citing 57% public disagreement and skepticism about the Government's intentions, despite limited parliamentary opposition.
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Votes at 16 must come with improved education about the democratic process
Votes at 16 must come with improved education about the democratic process sam.macrory Fri, 18/07/2025 - 11:25 The government’s new strategy for democratic reform is comprehensive and considered. 5 Comment Rebecca McKee Sophie Daud Institute for Government Yes Lowering the voting age to 16 was a key constitutional reform in Labour’s 2024 manifesto. Parliament and the constitution Electoral reform General election Labour Deputy prime minister St…
The latest news about the United Kingdom: In an attempt to get younger people more involved in voting for elected office in the United Kingdom, the country intends to reduce the voting age to 16 years. The change will ultimately apply to all forms of elections, although at present only decentralised elections (i.e. local council elections in Scotland and Wales and Scottish Parliament and Senedd elections) include those over the age of 16 years.
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