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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2691

Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to lower the minimum age at which someone can become a candidate in parliamentary elections. It would allow younger people to run for Parliament and represent their communities, changing who is eligible to stand as a candidate.

Presented by Mr Peter Bone.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading10 Feb 2020
  • 2nd reading