The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Voting Age (Reduction to 16) 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 allow persons aged 16 years or older to vote as electors at parliamentary and local government elections, and in referendums; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Stephen WilliamsLiberal DemocratBristol West

Bill · 1

  • Bill 125 2012-13 (as introduced)Commons
    24 Jan 2013

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