Here is the latest iteration of my ever-popular schools talk on the pros and cons of lowering the UK voting age to 16... votes-at-16-april-2022Download
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Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
On 9th June I gave a presentation (as a VTalk) for Speakers for Schools on whether the minimum voting age in UK-wide elections and referendums should be lowered to 16. Here are the slides... Speakers for Schools Presentation on Voting Age (9th June 2020) And here is a link to the talk itself... Julian Jessop … Continue reading Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Earlier this month I spoke at a conference for sixth formers on the pros and cons of lowering the voting age. Other panellists included the local Labour MP and a representative of the Electoral Reform Society, both of whom argued in favour of voting at 16. In contrast, I believe we should stick at 18, … Continue reading Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
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