Petition · past parliament
In the case of a 2nd EU referendum, 16 &17 year olds should be allowed to vote
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
The recent EU referendum results have left young people across the UK outraged. Many consider the idea of a different generation to their own deciding on their futures unfair and worry that they will not be able to have the same rights as their predecessors.
16yr olds are able to join a trade union, work, be paid minimum wage and apply for a passport without consent (Youthoria).
These are just some rights that they have but the right to vote is not one. If young people can work, they should have a say in government matters, too.
If age is the issue then at least 17yr olds should be allowed to vote. Some Yr 13s cannot vote because their birthdays fall beyond the date of voting so only a select few are able to vote on behalf of their generation.
These are just some rights that they have but the right to vote is not one. If young people can work, they should have a say in government matters, too.
If age is the issue then at least 17yr olds should be allowed to vote. Some Yr 13s cannot vote because their birthdays fall beyond the date of voting so only a select few are able to vote on behalf of their generation.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.