This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Lower the voting age to 16 for all future elections and referendums
If you are old enough to die for your country why should your voice be ignored in elections and referendums?
16 and 17 year olds should be given the vote in all future democratic events. Although we are engaged, young people have not been listened to and our concerns are never fully addressed.
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Many had their vote taken away after the Scottish Referendum. Why was it ok for young Scots to vote but not young Brits?
The conversation must begin in schools and colleges so young people are able to engage with friends and teachers, asking the big questions in a safe environment.
Whilst 75% of young people didn't vote to leave to EU, many more simply were not asked.
We've had enough of being silenced and denied our right to democracy.
Change must come!
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119769
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