Petition Lower the Voting age to 16

At 16, UK citizens can do the following:
Get married with consent
Can own property
Can get a job
Can join the army
Pay taxes
Join a trade union
Many 16 year-olds feel that as they contribute to society and the country, they deserve their voices heard as to its political direction and leader.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 30 October 2018
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