Rejected petition Lower the voting age in England and Wales

Decisions heavily affecting the younger generation, should be able to be voted on by the people of this generation. 16-18 year olds are able to work and pay taxes so why can they not have a voice?
These are the people will be our future doctors, teachers and politicians. They need a voice.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119769

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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