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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Top Tory says 16-year-olds shouldn’t vote because it will ‘distract them from exams’

A senior Tory has warned 16 and 17-year olds should not be allowed to vote because it will distract them from their exams.

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said if the voting age is lowered teenagers, will face choosing between focusing on their studies or “staying up to watch political debates”.

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