With MPs debating a bill proposing to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote we’d like to hear what you thinkA private member’s bill with cross-party backing which aims to lower the minimum age to vote will have its second reading on Friday. The Welsh government is considering whether the voting age should be reduced as part of a consultation on electoral reform. Whilst during the Scottish independence referendum 16- and 17-year-olds were allowed to vote with an alleged turnout of around 75% for the age group. Share your thoughtsWe’d like to hear what 16- and 17-year-olds think about the proposal. Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Source: The Guardian November 03, 2017 09:56 UTC