16 and 17-Year-Olds Should Get the Vote, Starmer Says

The party leader said anyone paying tax should ‘have a say’ in how their money is spent as he was questioned about the commitment on Saturday.
16 and 17-Year-Olds Should Get the Vote, Starmer Says
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer (L) and Labour's candidate for Stafford, Leigh Ingham speak to voters about the cost of living, while on the General Election campaign trail in Satfford, in the West Midlands, England, on May 25, 2024. Jacob King/PA Wire
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Sir Keir Starmer has said people old enough to work should be allowed to vote as he confirmed a Labour government would seek to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds.

The party leader said anyone paying tax should “have a say” in how their money is spent as he was questioned about the commitment on Saturday.