Poll reveals age gap in attitudes

Commitment to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds, we are taking a generational step forward in restoring public trust and boosting engagement in UK democracy." Backing the move, Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted how "they're old enough to go out to work, they're old enough to pay taxes".

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He added: "I think if you pay in you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on." Naomi Smith, chief executive of campaign group Best for Britain, said the change was "a brave choice set to benefit generati