U.K. to lower its voting age to 16 in effort to modernize democracy

Government Policy Change - The United Kingdom is lowering its voting age to 16 as part of an effort to modernize its democracy [1] - This change will primarily affect voters in England and Northern Ireland during national elections [1] Historical Context - 16 and 17 year olds were previously allowed to vote on the Scottish referendum back in 2014 [1] - Anyone 16 and up could vote in local elections in Scotland and Wales for years [1]