The Government promised that the commission would open a "debate with young people" over whether a lower voting age would increase participation in the political process.
The Children's Rights Alliance for England enthusiastically welcomed the news. Carolyne Willow, its national co-ordinator, said: "The exclusion of 16- and 17-year-olds from the right to vote cannot be justified and clearly the new Prime Minister knows this. We will do all we can to support the new commission in its investigation."
Jonathan Pyke, co-ordinator of the Votes at 16 Campaign, said momentum is growing for lowering the vote age: "There has never been a better time to push for this."
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