Petition · past parliament
If 2nd referendum occurs, change rules. Give 16+ & expats ex uk 15 + yrs a vote.
Closed
83 signatures
What the petition asks
Before any new referendum Lower the voting age to 16
Allow expats out of the uk more than 15 years to have a vote
Allow expats out of the uk more than 15 years to have a vote
* The younger generation should be allowed to have a say on their own future. Not have it made for them by a much older generation.
* Expats like me, British passport , ex British army but lived in another member state, ( and have a business France for 16 years promoting and selling uk products ) were not allowed a say on such an important vote.
* Expats like me, British passport , ex British army but lived in another member state, ( and have a business France for 16 years promoting and selling uk products ) were not allowed a say on such an important vote.
Timeline
| 5 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
83
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Jul 2016
Closed
5 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.