This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Extend the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds.
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In light of the result of the EU referendum and the fact that this decision will impact on the lives of young people, it is now crucial that the right to vote is extended to 16 and 17 year olds across the UK, so that they have a say in their futures.
Why was this petition rejected?
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119769
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