Petition · past parliament
Lower the Voting age to 16
Closed
97 signatures
What the petition asks
At 16, UK citizens can do the following:
Get married with consent
Can own property
Can get a job
Can join the army
Pay taxes
Join a trade union
Many 16 year-olds feel that as they contribute to society and the country, they deserve their voices heard as to its political direction and leader.
Get married with consent
Can own property
Can get a job
Can join the army
Pay taxes
Join a trade union
Many 16 year-olds feel that as they contribute to society and the country, they deserve their voices heard as to its political direction and leader.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
97
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Apr 2018
Closed
30 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.