Rejected petition Allow eligible 16 and 17 year olds to vote in a second EU referendum.

In light of such a small Leave majority in the recent EU referendum and the enormous ramifications not just to the UK's relationship with Europe but also to the potential dismantling of the United Kingdom. The youth of the UK which includes all 16 and 17 year olds must be entitled to a vote.

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There is clear precedent of the requirement for people of this age to have their say in the United Kingdom’s future.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/133542

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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