Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 15614
Voting Rights: Young People
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Michelle Welsh
Labour — Sherwood Forest
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress is being made on introduction of votes at 16.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe Government is delivering its commitment to extend the right to vote to 16-and-17-year-olds through the Representation of the People Bill. The Bill was introduced on 12 February 2026 and is scheduled for Report Stage in the Commons on 14 July 2026. The...
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