Rejected petition lower the legal voting age to 16

I would like the Government to consider lowering the legal voting age from 18 to 16.

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I would like the Government to do this as the younger generation should have a right to control their future government and to have a say in referendums and elections. As well as this, lowering the age may get the younger generation to take an active involvement role in democracy and politics.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/642894

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Date submitted 14 December 2023
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