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Representation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]

This bill lowers the voting age from 18 to 16 for UK parliamentary elections and all local elections in England. It affects millions of young people by giving them electoral rights.

A Bill to reduce the voting age to 16 for UK parliamentary elections and all local elections in England

Status: In Progress

Current House: Lords

Stage: 2nd reading

Sponsored by: Lord Adonis

Introduced: 2021-06-10