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Closed Lower the Voting age to 16

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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.

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    This petition will stay open until 30 October 2018.