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Greens policy on minimum voting age

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote and have a say on their future. We will also allow people to stand for Parliament an...” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Green Party of the United Kingdom has historically supported lowering the voting age to 16. They argue that young people are mature enough to make informed decisions and should have a say in shaping their future, especially on issues like climate change that disproportionately affect them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes

The UK Green Party strongly supports lowering the voting age. In their 2019 General Election Manifesto, they pledged to lower the voting age to 16. They believe that young people should have a say in their future and that lowering the voting age would increase political engagement among younger generations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

The UK Green Party would likely agree with this statement, as they support lowering the voting age and increasing political engagement. While they may not specifically mention the connection to paying taxes, they do believe that young people should have a say in the political process, and paying taxes is one way in which citizens contribute to society. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

While the Green Party's primary focus regarding voting age is on lowering it to 16, they might be sympathetic to arguments for extending voting rights based on taxation, as it aligns with principles of fairness and representation. However, this is not a specifically stated policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

The UK Green Party would likely disagree with requiring voters to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote. They believe in making the political process more inclusive and accessible, and adding a test requirement could create barriers to voting for some citizens. Instead, they focus on increasing political education and engagement to ensure that voters are informed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The UK Green Party would strongly disagree with not lowering the voting age, as they have consistently advocated for lowering it to 16. They believe that young people should have a voice in the political process and that their opinions and concerns should be taken into account. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Given their support for lowering the voting age, the Green Party would strongly disagree with maintaining the current minimum voting age of 18. They believe in increasing youth participation in politics. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

The UK Green Party would strongly disagree with raising the minimum voting age. They have been advocating for lowering the voting age to 16, so raising it would be contrary to their policy goals. They believe that young people should have a say in their future and that raising the voting age would further disenfranchise them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

Raising the minimum voting age would be in direct opposition to the Green Party's stance on lowering it to 16. They advocate for more inclusive voting rights, not less. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

The Green Party is likely to strongly disagree with the idea of requiring voters to pass a test, as it could be seen as a barrier to democratic participation. They have consistently advocated for more inclusive voting practices, not measures that could potentially disenfranchise voters. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,059 voters that identify as Green.

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