Submitted on Saturday 25th June 2016
Rejected on Tuesday 5th July 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Call for 16 and 17yr olds to vote on whether we remain in or leave the EU.
In light of the EU referendum and the fact that the vote was so close, it is only fair that 16 and 17 yr olds should be allowed to vote on this important matter that affects their future. Their ability to vote was only prevented due to the cost of passing legislation last year. Give them a vote.
Quote from BBC
Other than anger, a common theme was frustration among 16 and 17-year-olds, who were not allowed to vote in the poll. Last year an initiative backed by Labour, the Lib Dems and SNP proposed lowering the voting age. However the government rejected the idea on the grounds of cost and it was voted dow.
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