U.K. Plans to Lower Voting Age in Major Electoral Reform

“I’m actually blissful about it as a result of I’ve at all times been form of annoyed simply watching politics and never with the ability to do something. And I do know a great deal of different individuals who really feel the identical, who’re actually curious about politics and get annoyed at watching all of the older folks vote. And I simply suppose it might be actually superb as a result of so many of those insurance policies have an effect on youthful folks.” “I feel it’s actually essential to present the youthful era an opinion and a vote on quite a lot of the problems which might be dealing with the U.Okay. at present. So yeah, if I used to be again in my day, if I used to be 16 or 17 and I obtained the chance to vote, I feel that will be actually, actually good. It could have gotten me eager about the political points, the economical points as nicely, at an early age.” “I feel it’s an excellent alternative for us to have extra of a say in our future. And since on the finish of the day, we determine who we vote in, after which this impacts our choices that have an effect on us, whether or not it’s well being care, training and in the end, jobs ultimately.”