In a significant democratic reform, the British government plans to vote for a 16 -year vote in all elections. Other measures include the wider adoption of the Voter ID and stricter political donation regulations in the fight against foreign interference, the reported Reuters agency.
According to the government, the proposed changes in voting rights, which are subject to parliamentary approval, would be in accordance with the rights throughout the UK, with those in Scotland and Wales, where younger voters already participate in the transferred elections.
“We take steps to break the obstacles to participation, which will ensure that more people have the opportunity to participate in the British democracy,” said Vice -Chairman’s statement report.
Rayyr announced the latest vote rules and wrote about X: “Today we provide our promise to give 16 and 17 years to vote. Young people are already contributing to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the army. It is true that they may have a word about issues that influence them.”
Low turnout
The latest measures are coming after the United Kingdom announced the lowest turnout for 23 years in the elections by 2024.
According to the British parliamentary report, participation in the general elections was 2024 59.7%, the lowest level since 2001.
Research from countries that reduced the vote to 16 years suggests that it did not affect the results of the elections and that the 16 -year -olds are inclined to participate in the vote than individuals who will become eligible at the age of 18.
The Labor Party, whose popularity decreased significantly in the government after its election victory in the landslide a year before, said it would reduce voting age after winning the elections.
Strict rules of political donation
The government also proposed to tighten the rules on political gifts, including inspections of more than £ 500 from unregistered associations and the closure of the gaps used by Shell, which aimed to address foreign influence.
Other election reforms
Reforms would also expand the scope of acceptable identification of voters to include bank cards issued in the UK and digital formats of existing identification documents such as driving licenses and veteran cards.
(With Reuters inputs)
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