Britain to Lower Voting Age to 16, Sparking Political and Social Changes

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Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election to boost democratic participation, joining countries like Austria and Brazil. The move includes reforms such as automatic voter registration and the use of bank cards for ID, aiming to increase turnout and safeguard against foreign interference. The changes, supported by the Labour Party and likely to pass, are part of broader electoral reforms to restore public trust in democracy.
- Britain to lower voting age to 16 before next national election, government announces CBS News
- The U.K. Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know. The New York Times
- Which parties could benefit from lower voting age? BBC
- What happens when 16-year-olds get the vote? Other countries are already seeing the benefits | Christine Huebner The Guardian
- Eight things 16-year-olds are still banned from doing – despite being given the vote The Telegraph
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