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Votes at 16: the UK government has a fight on its hands – but are politicians all missing the point?

The Representation of the People Bill 2026 makes provision for 16-and 17-year olds to be able to vote.

13.02.2026 10

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Andrew Mycock

UK to lower voting age to 16 – a once-in -a-generation opportunity to secure the future health of British democracy

Changing the law opens space for a wider conversation about where young people sit in British society.

17.07.2025 4

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Andrew Mycock