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votes at 16 Articles

This issue is one of equality

If people into the habit of voting from early on they will continue to do so throughout their adult lives, writes Sarah-Jane Smyth. This article is part of a guest edit on #VotesAt16. Two years ago, in 2015, as a politically engaged young woman, I was keeping up to...

Democracy is about franchising people

Young people have earned their right to have a greater say in our politics, writes Jim McMahon.  This article is part of a guest edit on #VotesAt16. The campaign to lower the voting age is not a new one. But there is a point in history when the time comes. We have...

The time has come

It is time politicians put some faith in the future of the country by allowing votes at 16, writes James Cleverley. This article is part of James' #VotesAt16 guest edit. The future of our country is currently in its most uncertain point in generations. With a weak and...

We need radical reform to revive our democracy

While we do not yet know the exact date of the referendum on our membership of the European Union, it is clear that the outcome of this vote will affect Britain for many years to come. I will be campaigning to stay in the EU, as I strongly believe that this is best...
The time has come

The time has come

It is time politicians put some faith in the future of the country by allowing votes at 16, writes James Cleverley....