The article critiques the proposal to lower the voting age to 16 in UK elections, questioning the rationale behind it. The author reflects on their own experience meeting a young Margaret Thatcher and emphasizes that 16-year-olds are still considered children, legally restricted in various adult activities. Keir Starmer's suggestion that young soldiers should vote because they risk their lives is argued to be flawed, as under-18s aren't allowed frontline service. The article also cites low turnout rates among young voters to doubt the effectiveness of this proposed electoral change.
Well under half of 18-24s turned out at the last general election.
Starmer's argument for enfranchising 16-year-olds hinges on contradictions, citing their ability to serve but not clarifying age restrictions on military service.
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