Labour Party's Plan to Lower Voting Age

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Labour Party plans to lower the voting age to 16 if they win the election to increase their voter base. This move is expected to benefit Labour as younger voters tend to support left-wing parties more, but there are concerns about low turnout among young voters.

Key Points

  • Labour Party's plan to lower the voting age to 16 if victorious in the general election
  • Expected to add around 1.5 million teens to the voter rolls
  • YouGov survey shows Labour's advantage over the Conservative Party among 18 to 24-year-olds
  • Public opinion on the matter is divided

Pros

  • Allows 16 and 17-year-olds to have a say in how the country is governed
  • Increases the voter base for the Labour Party

Cons

  • Public opinion is divided on the issue
  • Concerns about low turnout among young voters