UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
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The United Kingdom is to lower its voting age in general elections from 18 to 16, giving the country one of the lowest voting ages in the world in what the government says is a bid to “modernise our democracy”.
Breakdown
- The UK government will lower the voting age in general elections from 18 to 16. 5s
- The reform aims to modernise democracy and boost voter turnout among young people. 52s
- Support for Labour among young voters has declined, with some turning to the Greens and Reform UK. 1m 18s
- The government's stance on issues like the war on Gaza has influenced young voters' preferences. 1m 55s
- Turnout among younger voters remains low, posing a challenge for mainstream parties. 2m 4s