News (2025年7月27日号)

United Kingdom to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a civil society summit in London on July 17.
AP Photo/Pool

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a civil society summit in London on July 17. AP Photo/Pool

LONDON — Britain moved on July 17 to lower the voting age by two years to 16 in all U.K. elections. The proposed changes were designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system, which suffered its lowest turnout at the last national election in 2024 since 2001. It would also align vo...

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