Youth rights
The United Kingdom lowers the age of voting to 16 years
Government number 2, Angela Rayner, believes that young people, who work and pay taxes deserve to be fully expressed.
The age of the right to vote will be lowered in the United Kingdom from 18 to 16 years old.
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The British government announced Thursday that it was going to lower the age of the right to vote from 18 to 16 years.
“Today, we are holding our promise to give the right to vote to young people aged 16 and 17,” wrote the number 2 of the government, Angela Rayner on X.
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“Young people are already contributing to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the army. It is normal that they can express themselves on the questions that concern them, ”she added.
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