As people Sixteen young Will be able to vote on next General electionThe government has announced.
For the first time, 16 and 17 year olds Vote right will be given Ministers say that “seismic” are changes for Britain democracy,
Change will bring UK-wide election to suit Scotland and Wales As long as the country goes to the next election, then Due to summer of 2029 on the latest.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rener Said: “For very long public belief in us democracy Has been damaged and confidence in our institutions is allowed to be rejected.
“We are taking action to break the obstacles for participation that will ensure that more people will get an opportunity to engage in Britain’s democracy … and to give our manifesto on commitment to give the right to vote for 16 -year -old children.”
Sixteen year old children already work, pay taxes and serve militaryThe minister says.
Minister of Democracy, Rashanara Ali said that the step would “take a generational step forward in restoring public belief and promoting engagement in Britain’s democracy”.
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The PM stressed last year that the issue was one of the fairness. He said: “If you can work, if you can pay tax, if you can serve in your armed forces, you should be able to vote.”
There are only a handful of countries around the world where the age of voting is less than 18. There are 16 votes in Nicaragua, Scotland (developed Scottish Parliament and Council elections), Isle of Man, Gaundernale, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Cuba, Brazil and Austria in 2024.
Last year, the then Tory MP Andrea Jenkins, who has since lost his seat and saved from Nigel Faraz’s reform party, put it on A video on X (East Twitter) Claiming that the stormer wants to rush “future elections”.
In the schemes, the bank card issued by the UK will also be seen as an approved form of ID at polling stations. The government said that a more automatic voter registration system will also make it easy for people to register to vote.
New changes will also shut down flaws that will allow foreign donors through ‘shell companies’ to influence Britain’s political parties. Along with this, the reforms will allow the Election Commission to take action and enabling difficult sentences for those who misuse election campaigners on those who violate political finance regulations and misuse election campaigners.
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