Petition · Cabinet Office
Hold a binding referendum before reducing the current voting age
Open for signatures
97 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the Government’s decision to reduce the voting age to 16 should be based on a formal, binding referendum of the current electorate.
The potential social and national impact of a reduced voting age (which we feel is not justifiable on the simplistic basis that 16 yr olds pay tax - most don't!) could be significant and we believe it should NOT be left to MPs. Whilst part of their manifesto, I believe the Government’s total vote in 2024 is NOT a sufficient mandate to proceed solely on a Parliamentary vote.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
97
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
31 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.