A Bill to reduce the voting age to 16 in parliamentary and other elections; to make provision about young people's education in citizenship and the constitution; and for connected purposes.
This bill would lower the voting age to 16 for Parliament and other elections, and it would require schools to provide education about citizenship and the constitution to young people. It aims to boost civic participation and understanding among the UK’s younger generation.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee and report stages before potential further readings.
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