The campaign, a coalition of young people's groups, charities, pressure groups and political parties, including The National Youth Agency, wants the voting age lowered for all public elections. It's the biggest opportunity for electoral reform since 1969 when the voting age was reduced from 21 to 18.
At the launch, Bishop Roger Sainsbury, Chair of The National Youth Agency, said: "Young people have so much to contribute to British politics, but they often do not feel they are viewed as real citizens. As a result, they become disconnected and the quality of public decision-making suffers. The National Youth Agency believes that a massive step towards reconnecting young people with politics will be taken by lowering the voting age."
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