Rejected petition Put Any Change to the UK Voting Age to a Public Referendum

Require a national referendum before changing the legal voting age, to ensure such a key decision is made by the people and not imposed by politicians or used for party advantage.

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Changing the voting age affects our democracy. It must be fair, transparent, and supported by the public, not pushed through by parties that may benefit. A referendum protects trust in the system.

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We call for a referendum before extending voting rights to 16 & 17-year-olds: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733679

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Date submitted 19 July 2025
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