This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Allow 16 & 17 year olds to vote in all elections and referenda within the UK
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The government should revise its policy on voting age to reflect the changing society we live in. 16 & 17 year olds should be given a say in all political matters.
Why was this petition rejected?
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/178322
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