Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election

Becky Morton

Political reporter

Adam Smith and Jonelle Awomoyi

BBC News

IN PICTURES FOR GETTY IMAGES Three young women hold up signs calling for votes for 16 year oldsIN PICTURES FOR GETTY IMAGES

Sixteen and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next general election, under government plans to lower the voting age.

Democracy Minister…

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