The British government has a lowering of the voting age to 16. This two years lower than the current age at which a person can their vote. This "seismic" change is part of a package of reforms that will the electoral system greater integrity, while more young people in the democratic process. The first chance 16- and 17-year-olds will have to their right to vote will be in the UK's next general election. The government said: "We are our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century. By [] the vote to younger people, we are a generational step forward in restoring public trust and engagement in UK democracy."
There has mixed reaction in Britain to the change. Supporters that 16-year-olds in Britain work and pay taxes, so they should allowed to vote. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer . He said: "If you pay in, you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on." The UK's deputy prime minister said: "Young people already to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military. It's only right they can a say on the issues that them." However, there are many critics. Some to the fact that 16-year-olds cannot drink alcohol, a lottery ticket, or get married without their parent's consent, yet they will be able to .
