Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 900841

Voting Rights: Young People

Tabled: 17 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Zöe Franklin

Liberal DemocratGuildford

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of lowering the voting age to 16.

Answer

Alex Norris
As per the manifesto, the Government is committed to act during this Parliament to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections, strengthening our democracy, empowering young people to participate and building an informed and empowered ele...

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