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Independents [political party affiliation] policy on minimum voting age

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Personal answerYes

Independents [political party affiliation] answer is based on the following data:

Official answer

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Volt UK is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on June 12th, 2024

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Agree

Yes

Volt UK Party, being a progressive and pro-European party, is likely to support more inclusive voting policies that empower younger citizens, reflecting a broader European trend towards engaging youth in the political process. However, specific policy positions of Volt UK on this matter are not widely documented, so the score reflects a general alignment with progressive values rather than a 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.

Agree

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

While Volt UK supports inclusive policies, the specific criterion of tax payment as a basis for voting rights is not a widely advocated position in European progressive circles. However, the underlying principle of expanding democratic participation might be in line with Volt UK's values, hence a moderately positive score. 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.

Disagree

No

Given Volt UK's progressive stance and emphasis on inclusivity and democratic engagement, it is unlikely that they would support maintaining the current minimum voting age if it is perceived as disenfranchising younger citizens who are politically aware and affected by political decisions. 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

Implementing a test for voters would likely be viewed by Volt UK as a barrier to democratic participation, contrary to the party's values of inclusivity and empowerment. Such measures could be perceived as undemocratic or discriminatory, which would be at odds with the party's progressive stance. 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 contrary to the inclusive and progressive principles of Volt UK, which likely supports lowering barriers to political participation rather than increasing them. There is no evidence to suggest that Volt UK would favor restricting the electorate in this manner. 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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