UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0233
Voting Age (Reduction) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would lower the legal voting age in the United Kingdom from 18 to a younger age (most likely 16). It aims to give younger people a voice in elections and let them influence political decisions that will affect their lives.
Presented by Julie Morgan.
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Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' voteNot yet divided
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading6 Jun 2008