UK Lowers Voting Age to 16 in Landmark Electoral Reform
The UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s democratic system.
This move will grant approximately 1.5 million 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote, aligning England and Northern Ireland with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already participate in certain elections.
The decision is part of a broader effort to modernize democracy and boost voter turnout. According to Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali, this change is “seismic” and will give young people a greater voice in the democratic process.
The reform is expected to be introduced through a new Elections Bill, which will also include provisions for expanding acceptable voter ID and tightening rules on political donations.
This change is considered the biggest expansion of voting rights since 1969 and could add millions to the voter rolls when combined with plans for automatic voter registration.
The move has been described as a landmark reform that will make the UK’s voting age one of the lowest worldwide. #UK Lowers Voting Age to 16 in Landmark Electoral Reform#
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