Introduce a 'Youth Ballot' for 11–17 year olds on education and youth policy.

Introduce a 'Youth Ballot' for 11–17 year olds on education and youth policy. — 7 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Under-18s pay tax but get zero say in laws affecting their futures. To prevent parental influence, schools should host secure, independent voting booths. Young people deserve a direct vote on tuition fees, school standards, digital safety and their futures.

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Decisions made today about university costs, schooling, and online safety will impact the 11–17 generation for decades, yet they have zero representation. In Scotland and Wales, 16- and 17-year-olds already vote in local elections, showing under-18s engage responsibly with democracy. A targeted Youth Ballot would not interfere with wider national budgets, but would grant young people a vital, democratic say on the specific laws that govern their day-to-day lives.

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