Sir Keir Starmer confirms he believes 16 and 17-year-olds should be able to vote

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed he wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote.

The Labour leader said anyone paying tax should “have a say” in how their money is spent.

Asked on the campaign trail in Staffordshire, Sir Keir said: “Yes, I want to see both 16 and 17-year-olds.

“If you can work, if you can pay tax, if you can serve in your armed forces, then you ought to be able to vote.”

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