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UK Lowers Voting Age to 16—Major Reform to Empower Youth Voters

The UK has approved lowering the voting age to 16 for the next general election, giving 1.6 million young people a say in national politics. The reform, part of Labour’s Elections Bill, also includes voter ID updates and tighter rules to ensure electoral integrity.

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The UK has approved lowering the voting age to 16 for the next general election, giving 1.6 million young people a say in national politics. The reform, part of Labour’s Elections Bill, also includes voter ID updates and tighter rules to ensure electoral integrity.

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