Rejected petition Allow 15-17 year olds the deomocratic right to vote in all elections

It is wrong and undemocratic to restrict the right to vote to people in a democratic country. Under 18s are often more politicaly aware than over 18s. People must be given the right to have a say in their governing regardless of race, sex or age.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/141116

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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