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Keir Starmer keen to give 16 year olds VOTE if Labour win

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ayse Sat 25-May-24 19:41:28

As a 13 year old, I already held political views. Mum and I discussed politics quite frequently and we didn’t always agree. My political views have barely changed over the years but I have (I thing) become more knowledgeable. I’m quite happy for 16 year olds to vote. Like many adults they may only vote if they hold strong enough views. I’d love to see more young people understanding and voting.

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Casdon Sat 25-May-24 19:35:12

It’s been Labour Party policy for years, and 16 year olds can already vote in Welsh and Scottish elections. It’s caused no issues,, and in fact the 16 year olds are taught about it at school., so take it more seriously than millions of adults do.

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GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-May-24 19:30:58

I am totally against 16 year olds being able to vote.

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Glorianny Sat 25-May-24 19:25:35

Primrose53 There aren't many 16 year olds at Glastonbury. It's mostly older, richer, middle class people. They're the ones who can afford to go.

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Primrose53 Sat 25-May-24 19:18:16

I have met hundreds of 16 year olds and I don’t think any of them was even interested in politics let alone knowing enough to actually vote.

Like Corbyn, he thinks by attracting younger people he will get more votes. Remember Corbyn at Glasto and the crowds of younger people chanting “ooh Jeremy Corbyn”? They were either drunk or stoned and would have chanted anything but he thought he had it in the bag.

Come the day though the turnout was extremely poor for the younger population. Most couldn’t be bothered to get out of bed and I was probably the same at their age. 🤣 and Labour suffered their biggest defeat since the war!

I did think Starmer had a bit more sense than Corbyn.

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