Rejected petition To allow 16 and 17 year olds to have a say in the decision to remain in the EU.

EU referendum and the complete disregard of the opinions of the younger people who it may affect most.

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The Scottish referendum allowed adults aged 16 years and up to vote on their futures, so how is it these young adults were seen as not competent to make the decision to stay in the EU, they should have a vote.

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

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Date submitted 28 June 2016
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