Longtime policy of the Green Party - #Votesat16.
Delighted to be talking @YoungGreenParty conference in Cardiff on this advance in #democracy tomorrow, as I was in #HouseofLords on Thursday
Delighted to be talking @YoungGreenParty conference in Cardiff on this advance in #democracy tomorrow, as I was in #HouseofLords on Thursday
July 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Longtime policy of the Green Party - #Votesat16.
Delighted to be talking @YoungGreenParty conference in Cardiff on this advance in #democracy tomorrow, as I was in #HouseofLords on Thursday
Delighted to be talking @YoungGreenParty conference in Cardiff on this advance in #democracy tomorrow, as I was in #HouseofLords on Thursday
Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
The agency & control of #Votesat16 would be good for young people, government concedes.
So why aren't they getting on with this simple legislative measure from their manifesto?
#democracy - it would be a good idea
So why aren't they getting on with this simple legislative measure from their manifesto?
#democracy - it would be a good idea
February 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The agency & control of #Votesat16 would be good for young people, government concedes.
So why aren't they getting on with this simple legislative measure from their manifesto?
#democracy - it would be a good idea
So why aren't they getting on with this simple legislative measure from their manifesto?
#democracy - it would be a good idea
Young people who begin voting at 16 are more likely to stay voters for life. We can’t wait to see that energy in UK elections 🗳️ #v16 #VotesAt16
September 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Young people who begin voting at 16 are more likely to stay voters for life. We can’t wait to see that energy in UK elections 🗳️ #v16 #VotesAt16
Now with @politicsproject.bsky.social discussing the many advantages of #VotesAt16.
Higher engagement at first vote, less inequality in participation by socioeconomic status, continuing engagement in further elections
#democracy - it would be a good idea
Higher engagement at first vote, less inequality in participation by socioeconomic status, continuing engagement in further elections
#democracy - it would be a good idea
July 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Now with @politicsproject.bsky.social discussing the many advantages of #VotesAt16.
Higher engagement at first vote, less inequality in participation by socioeconomic status, continuing engagement in further elections
#democracy - it would be a good idea
Higher engagement at first vote, less inequality in participation by socioeconomic status, continuing engagement in further elections
#democracy - it would be a good idea
We need an education for life, not just exams. True for political education, and many other subjects.
And more of an argument for #VotesAt16
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
And more of an argument for #VotesAt16
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Majority of Teachers Feel Curriculum Not Equipped For Voting At 16, Poll Shows
A large majority of teachers believe that the curriculum in its current form fails to provide young people with sufficient political education to v...
www.politicshome.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We need an education for life, not just exams. True for political education, and many other subjects.
And more of an argument for #VotesAt16
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
And more of an argument for #VotesAt16
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
10 years ago today, Scotland gave 16 and 17 year old’s the right to vote.
10 years on, it’s time Westminster caught up and did the same across the UK.
#Votesat16
10 years on, it’s time Westminster caught up and did the same across the UK.
#Votesat16
June 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
10 years ago today, Scotland gave 16 and 17 year old’s the right to vote.
10 years on, it’s time Westminster caught up and did the same across the UK.
#Votesat16
10 years on, it’s time Westminster caught up and did the same across the UK.
#Votesat16
I welcome the government's decision to extend the vote to 16-year-olds.
Anyone claiming young people don’t care or understand about politics isn’t talking to them.
Extending the franchise should be accompanied by comprehensive civic and political education.
#VotesAt16
Anyone claiming young people don’t care or understand about politics isn’t talking to them.
Extending the franchise should be accompanied by comprehensive civic and political education.
#VotesAt16
March 12, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I welcome the government's decision to extend the vote to 16-year-olds.
Anyone claiming young people don’t care or understand about politics isn’t talking to them.
Extending the franchise should be accompanied by comprehensive civic and political education.
#VotesAt16
Anyone claiming young people don’t care or understand about politics isn’t talking to them.
Extending the franchise should be accompanied by comprehensive civic and political education.
#VotesAt16
Labour letting 16-year-olds vote is the right thing, for the wrong reasons.
Starmer & Farage once BOTH argued for a fair voting system, but as soon as they got close to power, they wanted it all for themselves!
Representation of the People Bill #VotesAt16
Starmer & Farage once BOTH argued for a fair voting system, but as soon as they got close to power, they wanted it all for themselves!
Representation of the People Bill #VotesAt16
Has letting 16-year-olds vote fixed UK Democracy?
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
March 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Labour letting 16-year-olds vote is the right thing, for the wrong reasons.
Starmer & Farage once BOTH argued for a fair voting system, but as soon as they got close to power, they wanted it all for themselves!
Representation of the People Bill #VotesAt16
Starmer & Farage once BOTH argued for a fair voting system, but as soon as they got close to power, they wanted it all for themselves!
Representation of the People Bill #VotesAt16
Reform UK Councillor and Head of Local Government Jaymey McIvor, your wish came true!
youtube.com/watch?v=3tlj...
#Votesat16
youtube.com/watch?v=3tlj...
#Votesat16
Jaymey McIvor Winner, West Essex Regional Final April 2013
YouTube video by Speakers Trust Archive
youtube.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reform UK Councillor and Head of Local Government Jaymey McIvor, your wish came true!
youtube.com/watch?v=3tlj...
#Votesat16
youtube.com/watch?v=3tlj...
#Votesat16
#Votesat16 - a hint of good news. (Although not good signals on political funding).
#Democracy - it would be a good idea
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
#Democracy - it would be a good idea
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour could introduce votes for 16-year-olds from next year
A minister has said that an Elections Bill could come in the next parliamentary session, which will begin in spring
www.thetimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 8:28 AM
#Votesat16 - a hint of good news. (Although not good signals on political funding).
#Democracy - it would be a good idea
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
#Democracy - it would be a good idea
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Right-wing why-oh-why merchants wailing about young voters being duped as if they haven’t been leading gullible greys a merry dance for decades. #votesat16
July 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Right-wing why-oh-why merchants wailing about young voters being duped as if they haven’t been leading gullible greys a merry dance for decades. #votesat16
Promise made. Promise delivered ✅
16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election 🎉
They work, pay tax, shoulder real responsibility—now they have power at the ballot box.
A long-overdue step to strengthen and modernise our democracy.
#VotesAt16
16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election 🎉
They work, pay tax, shoulder real responsibility—now they have power at the ballot box.
A long-overdue step to strengthen and modernise our democracy.
#VotesAt16
July 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Promise made. Promise delivered ✅
16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election 🎉
They work, pay tax, shoulder real responsibility—now they have power at the ballot box.
A long-overdue step to strengthen and modernise our democracy.
#VotesAt16
16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election 🎉
They work, pay tax, shoulder real responsibility—now they have power at the ballot box.
A long-overdue step to strengthen and modernise our democracy.
#VotesAt16
In 2017, alongside @oldhamyc.bsky.social I introduced a Private Members Bill to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote. Under a Labour Government, this will become a reality.
From Oldham to Westminster - our young people made this happen. #Votesat16
From Oldham to Westminster - our young people made this happen. #Votesat16
July 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
In 2017, alongside @oldhamyc.bsky.social I introduced a Private Members Bill to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote. Under a Labour Government, this will become a reality.
From Oldham to Westminster - our young people made this happen. #Votesat16
From Oldham to Westminster - our young people made this happen. #Votesat16
More coverage than I expected from my oral question in the House of Lords: great to see the interest in #VotesAt16 (or younger)
#democracy - it would be a good idea
news.stv.tv/politics/vot...
#democracy - it would be a good idea
news.stv.tv/politics/vot...
Votes for under-16s ‘good for children’s mental health’, Parliament told
Labour had pledged in its election manifesto to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in UK general elections, but it was not included in the party’s legislative plans after taking office.
news.stv.tv
February 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
More coverage than I expected from my oral question in the House of Lords: great to see the interest in #VotesAt16 (or younger)
#democracy - it would be a good idea
news.stv.tv/politics/vot...
#democracy - it would be a good idea
news.stv.tv/politics/vot...
In a new article for @cogitatiopag.bsky.social on #Vote16, @chuebner.bsky.social & I show that young people (16-31) first enfranchised at 16/17 had greater turnout in the '21 Scottish Parliament elections than those who were 18+ at their first vote. @dpart.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #VotesAt16
January 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
In a new article for @cogitatiopag.bsky.social on #Vote16, @chuebner.bsky.social & I show that young people (16-31) first enfranchised at 16/17 had greater turnout in the '21 Scottish Parliament elections than those who were 18+ at their first vote. @dpart.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #VotesAt16
Delighted the voting age will be lowered to 16 by next GE - delivered by Labour. 🗳️
As former Minister for Young Citizens & Youth Engagement, I'm proud to have laid the groundwork.
We engaged young people, put #VotesAt16 on the political agenda & embedded civic education. ✨
As former Minister for Young Citizens & Youth Engagement, I'm proud to have laid the groundwork.
We engaged young people, put #VotesAt16 on the political agenda & embedded civic education. ✨
July 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Delighted the voting age will be lowered to 16 by next GE - delivered by Labour. 🗳️
As former Minister for Young Citizens & Youth Engagement, I'm proud to have laid the groundwork.
We engaged young people, put #VotesAt16 on the political agenda & embedded civic education. ✨
As former Minister for Young Citizens & Youth Engagement, I'm proud to have laid the groundwork.
We engaged young people, put #VotesAt16 on the political agenda & embedded civic education. ✨
Don't threaten me with a good time #VotingAge #VotesAt16
July 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Don't threaten me with a good time #VotingAge #VotesAt16
16- & 17-year-olds will vote in the next general election. Strengthened Citizenship education is essential to ensure young people are equipped with the knowledge & skills to participate in democracy confidently. Read our full statement below 👇 #Votesat16
July 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
16- & 17-year-olds will vote in the next general election. Strengthened Citizenship education is essential to ensure young people are equipped with the knowledge & skills to participate in democracy confidently. Read our full statement below 👇 #Votesat16
The debate on #Vote16 is shifting from WHETHER to HOW. In this report for JRRT's UK Democray Fund @chuebner.bsky.social & I review evidence on good practices implementing #VotesAt16 to harness opportunities for civic engagement using evidence from @uoe-sps.bsky.social @dpart.bsky.social & others
February 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The debate on #Vote16 is shifting from WHETHER to HOW. In this report for JRRT's UK Democray Fund @chuebner.bsky.social & I review evidence on good practices implementing #VotesAt16 to harness opportunities for civic engagement using evidence from @uoe-sps.bsky.social @dpart.bsky.social & others
Prof. Cowley (@philipjcowley.bsky.social) reflects in the article below on the implications of our recent study revisiting the evidence on voting at 16: doi.org/10.1016/j.el...
#VotesAt16 #PoliSky #YouthVote
#VotesAt16 #PoliSky #YouthVote
"The absence of evidence of an effect isn’t always evidence of the absence of an effect. But still, for now there is no evidence of an effect."
@philipjcowley.bsky.social's latest piece for @thehousemag.bsky.social examines the data on votes at 16
@philipjcowley.bsky.social's latest piece for @thehousemag.bsky.social examines the data on votes at 16
The Professor Will See You Now: Votes at 16
In an occasional series, professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: votes at 16
www.politicshome.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Prof. Cowley (@philipjcowley.bsky.social) reflects in the article below on the implications of our recent study revisiting the evidence on voting at 16: doi.org/10.1016/j.el...
#VotesAt16 #PoliSky #YouthVote
#VotesAt16 #PoliSky #YouthVote
How are your local communities preparing for #VotesAt16?
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
On Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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On Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
The UK is lowering the voting age to 16, but how prepared are young people to take part in elections?
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
How are your local communities preparing for #VotesAt16?
Having researched #Vote16 for 13 years, knowing the evidence and, crucially, meeting so many fantastic young people, I am very happy that #VotesAt16 will become reality across the UK! I hope that our research (@chuebner.bsky.social) has been useful to some.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Voting age to be lowered to 16 in UK by next general election
16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration and a crackdown on foreign interference
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Having researched #Vote16 for 13 years, knowing the evidence and, crucially, meeting so many fantastic young people, I am very happy that #VotesAt16 will become reality across the UK! I hope that our research (@chuebner.bsky.social) has been useful to some.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With the announcement of #Votesat16, Lord Blunkett makes the argument for reinforcing Citizenship education in our schools & colleges, to equip young people with the knowledge they need before voting: ow.ly/PrXu50Wsr1H
#Votesat16 #Democracy #MakeSpaceforCitizenship
#Votesat16 #Democracy #MakeSpaceforCitizenship
Don't let 16-year-olds vote without these changes to education
We surely cannot extend the right to vote unless we put in place a system that enables the young to understand the responsibility they carry
ow.ly
July 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
With the announcement of #Votesat16, Lord Blunkett makes the argument for reinforcing Citizenship education in our schools & colleges, to equip young people with the knowledge they need before voting: ow.ly/PrXu50Wsr1H
#Votesat16 #Democracy #MakeSpaceforCitizenship
#Votesat16 #Democracy #MakeSpaceforCitizenship
Young people aged 13+ are invited to contribute to an inquiry on democratic engagement & #Votesat16. Schools & youth groups can sign up for a free discussion pack exploring politics, participation & voting confidence. https://ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi
May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Young people aged 13+ are invited to contribute to an inquiry on democratic engagement & #Votesat16. Schools & youth groups can sign up for a free discussion pack exploring politics, participation & voting confidence. https://ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi