UK to lower voting age to 16 in electoral reform

Friday 18 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10:28am

The British government plans to grant 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections. This reform aims to align voting rights across the country. Following the announcement, a campaign director suggested New Zealand should consider a similar change to keep pace with other nations.

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1. RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 4:13am

   UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 18 Jul 2025, 9:31am

   Call for NZ rethink after UK lowers voting age to 16 (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 10:28am

   UK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same? (opens in new tab)