The Local Government Information Unit said the reasons for sticking to the existing voting age were "extremely dubious", while the National Youth Agency said the decision would "draw a further divide between young people and the democratic process".
However, all were pleased that the commission had recommended reducing the age of candidature to 18.
- www.electoralcommission. org.uk.
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