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Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 April 2025

Debate

Democracy and Unelected Strong Leaders

Contribution

When I was a Member of the other place, it was my favourite thing to visit schools, and every one of us, in both places, should actively engage with all young people. One of the reasons I personally am so in favour of votes at 16 is that I have seen the barrier to voting for those in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have never voted and may think it is a scary thing to do. If they do it together, as classes, it gives them the opportunity to engage. On that note, happy Easter.

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