YMCA Statement in Response to Voting Age Being Lowered to 16
18th July 2025 by YMCA Shop
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales, said: “YMCA warmly welcomes the Government’s decision to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 – a historic and positive move that recognises the voices, rights and responsibilities of young people. “This is something YMCA, alongside many youth organisations, has long campaigned for. We believe young