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Call a General Election that allows 16-17 year old people to vote.
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
The next PM is unelected this is not democratic, an election should have happened when Gordon Brown took office don't allow this to happen again. 16 and 17 year olds are competent and understand that their vote can make a difference and so should be allowed to vote.
http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/votes-at-16
http://www.voteat16.ie/nine_reasons
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/lord-wallace/eu-referendum-young-voters_b_8280774.html
After all a 16-year-old in Britain can get married, pay tax and join the army, so why on earth should they not be allowed to take part in the democratic process, especially when it involves a decision that greatly affects them?
http://www.voteat16.ie/nine_reasons
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/lord-wallace/eu-referendum-young-voters_b_8280774.html
After all a 16-year-old in Britain can get married, pay tax and join the army, so why on earth should they not be allowed to take part in the democratic process, especially when it involves a decision that greatly affects them?
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Jul 2016
Closed
14 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.