'We're really excited about votes for 16 and 17-year-olds'
Source: BBC
The Government has announced plans to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote across the UK by the next general election.
The move is among changes to the voting system announced last week, which - subject to approval in Parliament - will form the biggest electoral shake-up since 1969.
Labour says the proposal is "only fair", while the Liberal Democrats describe it as a "no-brainer".
However, the Conservatives say the plan is "hopelessly confused".
But what do teenagers make of it?
'I want a say on how my taxes are spent'
Noah, 16, is the treasurer of Skipton's Youth Council.
He says he is "really excited" for people who will be able to vote in the next general election as a result of the proposed change.
"A 16-year-old can pay taxes, join the armed forces, get married with consent, and that is a lot of responsibility," he says.
"I am starting an apprenticeship in September. I will pay my national insurance, I will pay my tax.
"I want to get involved with how the country is going to evolve in the future."
He says being over the age of 18 does not necessarily mean you know more about politics.
Full article available here.
The Government has announced plans to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote across the UK by the next general election.
The move is among changes to the voting system announced last week, which - subject to approval in Parliament - will form the biggest electoral shake-up since 1969.
Labour says the proposal is "only fair", while the Liberal Democrats describe it as a "no-brainer".
However, the Conservatives say the plan is "hopelessly confused".
But what do teenagers make of it?
'I want a say on how my taxes are spent'
Noah, 16, is the treasurer of Skipton's Youth Council.
He says he is "really excited" for people who will be able to vote in the next general election as a result of the proposed change.
"A 16-year-old can pay taxes, join the armed forces, get married with consent, and that is a lot of responsibility," he says.
"I am starting an apprenticeship in September. I will pay my national insurance, I will pay my tax.
"I want to get involved with how the country is going to evolve in the future."
He says being over the age of 18 does not necessarily mean you know more about politics.
Full article available here.