General Election 2019

psikey

Then parliment in dead-lock again until end Jan's next No Deal panic but next EU will likely not agree an extension.

gamerste

Should meet in the middle and let 17 year olds vote

psikey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Why 16-year-olds won’t get the vote in time for an election                                                                                                        With an election close, there's not enough time or political support to give 16-year-olds the vote.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                www.bbc.co.uk

psikey

I wonder why most of world as 18 or over too, including EU.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Legal Voting Age by Country                                                                                                        In the majority of states, the legal voting age is 18.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                www.worldatlas.com

gamerste

I'm aware there will not be time to let them vote in this GE I think they should be allowed to vote.
If he looses the amendment and if it's allowed (which I don't think it will) then he will pull the election bill.
Wants it his own way as usual

psikey

No, if 16/17 ammendment passes there's no election this year. Why Libs arnt supposedly backing it.

gamerste

I know what it means I'm merely saying from a personal point of view I would like to see our youth voting that's all.

Pacifico

yeah - we must not rush Brexit, its only been 3 1/2 years since we voted to leave after all..

Sonic67

"16 year olds pay taxes" is dubious as well.

Most 16 and 17 year olds are in schools, colleges or other education and or training. Percentage seems to be around 80% or higher.

About 4% are unemployed.

In single percentage figures are those in full time employment and that will be on a lower wage than that of an adult.

IronGiant

If 16 year olds are so responsible, why aren't they allowed to buy tobacco or alcohol?