Gap Fill - Voting Age - Level 6

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The British government has announced a of the voting age to 16. This is two years lower than the age at which a person can cast their . This "" change is part of a of reforms that will give the electoral system greater , while including more young people in the democratic process. The first 16- and 17-year-olds will have to exercise their right to vote will be in the UK's next election. The government said: "We are modernizing our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century. By [extending] the vote to younger people, we are taking a step forward in restoring public trust and boosting engagement in UK ."

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