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UK Lowers Voting Age to 16 in Electoral Reform

Move aims to increase political engagement among youth

19 July 2025 · 23:45 UTC

The United Kingdom has officially reduced the voting age to 16 in a landmark electoral reform aimed at broadening democratic participation.

The change is expected to bring millions of new voters into the political process and has already sparked debate over its potential impact on upcoming elections.