Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jill Lawless

Britain is lowering the voting age to 16. It's getting a mixed reaction

Britain-Voting Age - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

There has been a mixed reaction in Britain to the government’s announcement that it will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election.

The Labour Party administration says it’s part of a package of changes to strengthen British democracy and help restore trust in politics. The opposition says it’s a power-grab by the left.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.