In a landmark political shift, the UK government plans to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in England and Northern Ireland.
This move, expected to impact around 1.5 million young citizens, follows through on a key promise made by the Labour Party to broaden democratic participation.
Key Reforms: Voter ID, Donations & Candidate Safety
New rules tighten voter ID checks and ban foreign donations via shell firms.
Fines for violations rise to 500,000. To curb political intimidation, candidate home addresses can be withheld, and offenders may be barred from running for office.
