Give the young a say on Brexit
The prime minister has ruled out giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote on ther future of our country. Lib Dem spokesman Tom Brake said "Theresa May is robbing young people of future opportunities through her damaging hard Brexit agenda, it's no surprise she is now refusing to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote."
Alex Payton, Lib Dem candidate for NW Hampshire, added "Young people have the largest stake in our future, they deserve a say over what happens next. The Liberal Democrats believe everyone, including 16 and 17-year-olds, should have the final say on Brexit. The decision should not be left to the Tory party machine and their Labour puppets. Young people have the largest stake in our future, and they deserve a say over what happens next. The Liberal Democrats will fight for their right to vote on the final Brexit deal."
In the meantime Alex is urging all young people who can to register to vote before the 22nd May deadline."Its your country and your right to vote in it. If you want a government that can change Britain's future for the better - vote Liberal Democrats."