In BIG electoral reform, UK to lower voting age to 16, tighten political donation rules

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The UK government intends to allow 16-year-olds to vote in all elections, alongside measures for broader voter ID acceptance and stricter regulations on political donations to address foreign interference.

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Riya R Alex

Published17 Jul 2025, 03:41 PM IST

UK to allow 16-year-olds to vote in all elections. (via REUTERS)

In a significant democratic reform, the UK government plans to permit 16-year-olds to vote in all elections. Additional measures include broader voter ID acceptance and tighter political donation regulations to combat foreign interference, reported Reuters.

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