Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Take into consideration the younger people of the UK voting to stay in the EU

In the EU referendum, there was a very large disparity in the age gap as to who voted in or out. Over 70% of younger people voted to remain, whilst most of the leave votes came from 65+. The younger generation will have to bear the brunt of the decision for much longer to come against their will.

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In such an important turning point in our future and with such divides between the young and the old, it should be important for the government to consider more what the people that will be around for longest think.

Sources:

http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/167D6/production/_90081129_eu_ref_uk_regions_leave_remain_gra624_by_age.png

http://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/newscms/2016_25/1593611/breaking_down_the_vote_by_age_chartbuilder_0306a16c51947db52d5835083aba2b9f.nbcnews-ux-600-480.png

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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