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UNCOVERED: Votes at 16 policy hopelessly confused claim conservatives - Caught on Camera

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The Government has unveiled plans to let 16-year-olds vote in UK Parliament elections (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Archive)

Ministers have been urged to clarify their “hopelessly confused” position on the age of majority, after they set out plans to give 16-year-olds the right to vote.

Paul Holmes asked in the Commons why the Government plans to lower the voting age while 16 and 17-year-olds are not allowed to buy lottery tickets or alcohol.

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