16 and 17-year-olds can vote in next UK general election

16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election – under new Government proposals.

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16-year-olds can already vote in local council and legislative elections in Scotland and Wales, but this move will expand voting rights to around one and a half million young people.

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