Only resident British citizens over 18 should be allowed to vote in elections.

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closedMinistry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentOpened 27 October 2025Closed 27 April 2026

Background

Restrict voting rights to only resident British citizens aged 18 or over for general elections and local elections in England.

Additional details

We believe that to have a say in the future of the UK, you should be a resident British citizen to prove you are committed to our country. Voters should also be over 18 as we believe they would be children under that age and have less real-world experience, so not able to determine what is best for the country.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 742620.