Should 16-year-olds count as adults? The UK government has announced a massive expansion of who gets to vote. Commentators — and prospective teenage voters — are divided on the change.
New law allows teenagers to vote at 16
Youth voice: The UK (as a whole) last changed its voting age in 1969, when the voting age was reduced to 18 from 21. Glossary
General election - In the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years.
Seismic - Of enormous size or effect.
Liberal Democrats - Also known as the Lib Dems, a liberal political party in the UK.
MP - Member of Parliament. There are 650 MPs representing people in different areas of the UK.
Scottish Parliament - Also known as Holyrood, the devolved legislature of the country of Scotland. It was founded in 1999, and makes rules for Scotland on areas that are not specifically covered by the UK parliament in Westminster.
Welsh Parliament - Also known as Senedd Cymru, it was founded in 1998 and makes laws for Wales on devolved matters that are not covered by the United Kingdom.