Pakistan, July 17 -- In a major step toward electoral reform, the UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for all elections. This change aims to bring uniformity across the country, as Scotland and Wales already allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in devolved elections.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the move would help remove barriers to participation and allow more young people to engage in democratic processes. The proposal, however, still requires approval from parliament before it becomes law.

Interestingly, the voter turnout in the 2024 general election dropped to 59.7%, the lowest since 2001. Research shared by the House of Commons library suggests that 16-year-olds are often more likely to vote th...