Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14pm on 17 Jul 2025,Thursday International
The UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for all elections, fulfilling a Labour manifesto promise. Deputy PM Angela Rayner said the move aims to boost youth participation and break down barriers to democracy. If passed, it will align the UK with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds already vote in devolved polls. The reforms come amid record-low voter turnout of 59.7% in 2024. The government also unveiled measures to prevent foreign influence, including tighter donation rules, higher fines, and stricter checks on donor companies’ legitimacy to safeguard election integrity. (PC: X)
