Politics in Action supports a youth-led Votes at 16 campaign in Northern Ireland. On December 19th, members met with Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to legislating for Votes at 16. He commended the group’s efforts and emphasised the importance of securing legislation in Westminster ahead of the 2027 local and Assembly elections. The group is now reaching out to local party leaders and MPs to push this higher on the Government’s agenda.
The Politics Project is hosting a network meeting for those interested in Votes at 16
Third Wednesday of the Month @ 10am:
19th Feb, 19th March, 16th April, 21st May
If you would like to join our Votes at 16 meetings then please email Wendy on wendy@thepoliticsproject.org.uk
Evidence and Good Practice on Lowering the Voting Age to 16 – UK Democracy Fund
A new report by Dr Christine Huebner and Dr Jan Eichorn has been published to share international evidence and good practice on Lowering the voting age to 16.
The report was commissioned by the UK Democracy Fund and shares a range of examples that may be of interest for partners working on Votes at 16