supporter stories
It’s easy to show your support for our campaign. And as you can see, you don’t have to be 16 to play your part. Up and down the country, people of all ages, in all walks of life are joining in – from MPs and local councillors to parents and teachers.
What other supporters have done
Take a look at the links below to see how other supporters have helped spread the word – it might give you some ideas as to how you can get involved!
Luke, 14
"Young people are ready. Government decisions now more than ever are seriously affecting our future yet we still can't take part in the democratic process and have our say on them. It is fundementaly undemocratic when 16 year olds are...
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Rory, 16
"I’m a 16 year old Labour Party activist from Maidstone. I’ve been active for several months now and will be going to the annual conference in September as a delegate. Being someone who is very interested in politics, I see...
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John Hamilton
"I just think it's right for all British citizens to have a say in the government of our country. As a teacher in secondary schools for many years I have known a lot 16/17 year olds who are genuinely interested...
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Matthew, 17,
"Before the 5th May you would have most nights found me on the doorstep, actively encouraging people to vote, but at the age of 17 I couldn’t vote myself".
"Because I, who had leafleted, canvassed and campaigned on...
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Read Luke, 14's Story
"Young people are ready. Gove…
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"I just think it's right for…
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Read Rory, 16's Story
"I’m a 16 year old Labour P…
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Read Matthew, 17,'s Story
"Before the 5th May you would…
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Read Chloe, 15's Story
"I'm currently in year 10 at…
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Read Zoe, Danielle and Shauni, 15,'s Story
"We started campaigning for V…
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Read Baroness Hayter's Story
"From 16 to 18, young people …
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Read Graham Jones MP,'s Story
"I wholeheartedly support low…
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Read Adrian Sanders MP,'s Story
"There’s an old truism that…
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Read Sumiko, 18,'s Story
"The government these days ar…
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Read Angus Robertson MP,'s Story
I'm delighted to support the …
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Read Natascha Engel MP,'s Story
"When 16 year olds take part …
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Read Don Foster MP,'s Story
"As a former Honorary Preside…
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Read Rachael, 19,'s Story
"I have supported the votes a…
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Read James, 17's Story
When James, 17 from Rochdale, …
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