The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement and Education) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to reduce the voting age to 16 in parliamentary and other elections; to make provision about young people's education in citizenship and the constitution; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Jim McMahonLabourOldham West and Royton

Bill · 1

  • Bill 15 2017-19, as introducedCommons
    1 Nov 2017

Briefing papers · 1

  • Briefing Paper on Second ReadingCommons
    2 Nov 2017

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