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Scotland and Wales already allowed 16-year-olds to vote in some elections before this UK-wide change.

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True. Scotland and Wales ran successful trials that showed 16-year-olds vote at similar rates to adults and make informed choices. These pilot programs provided evidence that helped convince Parliamen...

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