Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Only resident British citizens over 18 should be allowed to vote in elections.
Closed
571 signatures
What the petition asks
Restrict voting rights to only resident British citizens aged 18 or over for general elections and local elections in England.
We believe that to have a say in the future of the UK, you should be a resident British citizen to prove you are committed to our country. Voters should also be over 18 as we believe they would be children under that age and have less real-world experience, so not able to determine what is best for the country.
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
571
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
27 Oct 2025
Closed
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.