What's the point in lowering the voting age if we don't increase political education?On 17 July 2025, Labour announced a landmark decision: 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next General Election. The BBC reports that this amounts to over 1.5 million extra people, and solidifies a promise Labour made in its manifesto back in 2024.In theory, this seems like a great idea — more democracy is always a good thing, right? But in practice, things are a little more complicated.A poll by Merlin Strategy (via ITV