Petition · past parliament
Lower the voting age to 16
Closed
229 signatures
What the petition asks
You should be able to vote in general elections from the age of 16 in the UK.
I think it is important for 16-year-olds to have a say in what happens in their country!
Timeline
| 24 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
229
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Aug 2023
Closed
24 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.