The leader of the opposition Reform party, Nigel Farage, is calling the plan an ‘attempt to rig the political system.’ ...

Lowering the voting age across the UK means around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote at the next general ...

Ministers also proposed introducing automated voter registratio and making UK-issued bank cards an accepted form of ID ...

Sixteen and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next general election, under government plans to lower the voting age.

Britain is set for a historic voting reform that will shake up its democratic system. Find out how the move affects millions, and why critics are sounding alarms.

The change is unlikely to come into place in time for the 2027 elections.

The voting age will be lowered from 18 in time for the next general election, under plans announced by Sir Keir and Deputy ...