Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people can work and pay tax then so have right to say where money goes - live

Labour leader Keir Starmer is pushing to lower the UK’s voting age to 16, arguing that since teens can work and pay taxes at that age, they should also have a say in how their money is spent. The proposal, set to take effect by the next general election, would mark a major shift in the country’s democratic system. Meanwhile, Starmer is also unveiling a "civil society covenant" aimed at strengthening ties between the government and advocacy groups.