Hyndburn MP calls for 16 and 17-year-olds to be given vote

5:13pm Wednesday 17th October 2012 in News

Hyndburn MP Graham Jones has welcomed the decision to give Scotland’s 16 and 17 year olds a vote in the referendum on Scottish independence.

But he says it is ‘patronising’ to deny youngsters elsewhere the same chance. He said: “Young people are the future of Scotland and I think it’s a good thing they will have the chance to express their opinions on that country’s future.

I would like to see greater democratic involvement of 16 and 17 year olds in the rest of the UK on a permanent basis.

“If at 16 you can join the armed forces, leave school, work and pay tax, then I think it seems entirely logical that you are old enough to vote.”

Comments (5)

5:36pm Wed 17 Oct 12

ste.g says...

hope they dont back fire on you
hope they dont back fire on you ste.g

6:34pm Wed 17 Oct 12

Davelyn says...

Is this guy for real half of them can't read or write. It's a good job they only need to put an X on the ballot paper.
Is this guy for real half of them can't read or write. It's a good job they only need to put an X on the ballot paper. Davelyn

6:37pm Wed 17 Oct 12

Davelyn says...

Is this guy for real ???
Half of them can hardly read or write.
It's a good job you only need to vote with an X
Is this guy for real ??? Half of them can hardly read or write. It's a good job you only need to vote with an X Davelyn

7:38pm Wed 17 Oct 12

midas says...

How desperate is this man?
How desperate is this man? midas

9:38pm Wed 17 Oct 12

Marsdogs says...

The country's close to insolvent, and that's the best he can come up with?
The country's close to insolvent, and that's the best he can come up with? Marsdogs

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