This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Closed petition Lower the voting age to 16
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You should be able to vote in general elections from the age of 16 in the UK.
I think it is important for 16-year-olds to have a say in what happens in their country!
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This petition will stay open until 24 February 2024.