The UK government has announced plans to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in all national elections, aiming to unify voting laws across the country. Introduced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the proposal aligns with existing policies in Scotland and Wales. Starmer argued that if teens can work and pay taxes, they deserve a say in how their money is used. With Labour’s strong parliamentary majority, the reform is expected to pass easily. The move comes amid slipping poll numbers for Starmer, with a recent survey showing Labour still leading among teens but facing growing support for Reform UK.