Petition · past parliament
Give all 16 and 17 year olds the vote in referenda that affect their future
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
In the June 2016 referendum on whether to remain in the UK, 16 and 17 year old citizens have been denied a say on this important question, yet will endure its consequences for the next 60 to 70 years. Their fate has been decided by older people who have less at stake. This is morally wrong.
Timeline
| 29 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jun 2016
Closed
29 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.