The UK government has unveiled plans to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections, heralding the delivery of a Labour pledge first made in 2010.
The intent of the UK government’s electoral reform is understandable. Faith in politicians and democracy is at an all time low. Keir Starmer’s election promise to restore trust in politics has been compromised by recent events. The introduction of the bill offers an opportunity to refresh Labour’s election promise and respond to public support for reforming the electoral system.
