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Teenagers from the age of 16 will soon be given the right to vote in England.

The UK government is attempting to bring democracy up to date, according to a recent statement.

It's the first change of its kind since 1969, when the voting age fell to 18.

Like 16 year olds in the Welsh and Scottish nations, English voters will also be able to take part in elections.

It'll therefore be exactly the same across the UK.

This young voter was encouraged by the current government's decision.

Yet, while the plans are going to be discussed by parliament this autumn, it'll need to be examined in detail.

Not every party supports the idea, which means the law may not even be passed.

The 'Reform' party leader, Nigel Farage, believes it's the wrong step to take.

Of a similar opinion, one Conservative politician described the idea as "confused".

Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats fully support the idea of dropping the age.

And it's a position which this young woman completely agrees with.

At 16 and 17, people can be employed and also be tax payers.

For that reason, states the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, they have a right to decide how their money's spent.

The Labour government's aim is to pass this law on the voting age by the next general election, in 2029.

Francesca's now feeling happy for younger generations.

Perhaps they'll finally be heard by society and by politicians.

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