Rejected petition Voting age to be 16 instead of 18

Many younger people want to and should have a say in their future!
Many 16 and 17 year olds should have the right to vote as we are eligible to start working meaning we should have a say how things are done in our country and let our voices be heard As it’s our future on the line.

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From my own point of view there has been times I have wished to vote of something but my age holds me back. I can make a valid and sensible decision on my future as from the age of 16 I was caring fro myself and at 17 I was in my own flat, due to this o see no reason why 16 and 17 year olds should be able to vote as well with the correct Education first.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235503

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Date submitted 17 December 2018
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