PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reject plans to allow 16 year old voting in UK
Reject plans to allow 16 yr olds voting in General elections.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
9
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
16 yr olds are not adults and are currently restricted from participating in adult activities like smoking,drinking and more. Why put the pressure of adult decisions onto a child.16 yr olds have enough pressure on them already such has exams and finding six form/college placements.Let them have the two years to sort out their education before they are legally allowed to vote.