Pakistan, July 17 -- The UK government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for general elections. This major step is part of Labour's broader plan to reshape the country's democratic system. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted that young people who pay taxes should also help decide how their money is spent. The proposed law will be introduced in Parliament, where Labour holds a solid majority.

This change would place the UK among a few countries that allow voting at 16, like Austria, Brazil, and Cuba. Labour ministers say the move will "modernise our democracy" and bring it in line with voting rules in Scotland and Wales. The reform package also includes automated voter registration and allowing bank cards as valid ID fo...