On Thursday, the British government, led by the Labour Party, announced major changes to its electoral system, most notably plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next general election in 2029.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the reform, arguing that people who “pay in” to the political system deserve to cast their vote and have a voice in how their money is spent.

The electoral overhaul goes beyond lowering age requirements. The proposed changes include allowing bank cards to be used as voter ID and increased rules on political donations.

However, these changes still need to be approved by Parliament before becoming law, according to The Associated Press .

This reform fulfills a key campaign promise made by Labour before their July 2024 election victory, when th

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