This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government

Rejected petition Allow 16 & 17 year olds to vote in all elections and referenda within the UK

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.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/178322

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