GB · Governance
Give 16 and 17 year olds the vote in all UK elections
To: The House of Commons
34,620 of 60,000 signatures
Started by Isla Docherty
Petition text
Young people are affected most by decisions on climate, housing and education. We ask Parliament to extend the franchise to 16 and 17 year olds across all UK elections.
Recent signatures
Amira · Manchester · 8/28/2026
“Civilians must be protected. Please debate this properly.”
James · Bristol · 8/28/2026
“My MP should have to say where they stand on the record.”
Sana · Birmingham · 8/27/2026
“Aid access cannot be optional.”
Robert · Glasgow · 8/27/2026
“Parliament exists for exactly this kind of decision.”
Helen · Cardiff · 8/26/2026
“Signed and shared with my street.”
Omar · Leeds · 8/26/2026
“Please put this on the order paper.”
Katie · Newcastle · 8/26/2026
“This matters to my whole family.”
David · Sheffield · 8/25/2026
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