Angela Rayner advocates for lowering the voting age to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election. Labour argues that since this age group pays taxes and can serve in the military, they should have voting rights. Rayner emphasizes the need to restore public trust in democracy and break down participation barriers. Rushanara Ali supports the initiative as a modernization effort to enhance engagement and safeguard democratic institutions, with the proposed changes set to be debated in Parliament and included in the Elections Bill.
"For too long public trust in our democracy has been damaged and faith in our institutions has been allowed to decline. We cannot take our democracy for granted."
"We are modernising our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century. By delivering our manifesto commitment to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds, we are taking a generational step forward in restoring public trust."
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