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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Labour considers plans to let EU nationals and 16-year-olds vote

Jonathan Reynolds said Labour was ‘always looking at ways to strengthen our democracy, to involve as many people [as] possible’.
Jonathan Reynolds said Labour was ‘always looking at ways to strengthen our democracy, to involve as many people [as] possible’. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA Media

Labour is considering plans to expand the UK’s voter franchise including votes for EU nationals and 16- and 17-year-olds.

The proposals could permit migrants who live permanently in the UK and pay tax to vote in general elections for the first time.

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