The UK will let 16 and 17-year-olds vote in general elections.
17 July 2025
16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next UK general election.
The change marks the fulfilment of a Labour manifesto commitment and will bring UK-wide elections in line with those in Scotland and Wales.
The government highlights that young people “already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military.”
The change marks the fulfilment of a Labour manifesto commitment and will bring UK-wide elections in line with those in Scotland and Wales.
The government highlights that young people “already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military.”