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Boris Johnson is on the cusp of securing the election he’s been banging on about for weeks.
Remember when he called Jeremy Corbyn a “big girl’s blouse” for not calling a general election a little while ago?
Well, it seems that Boris has turned into a bit of a scaredy cat himself, because he’s now threatening to pull the General Election if his demands aren’t met.
After amendments were allowed to the election bill, Downing Street has said that it will not proceed with the vote if the bill is amended to extend votes to EU citizens living in the UK and 16 year-olds.
Government spokesman confirms that if amendment for extension of franchise to 16/17 year olds and EU citizens passe… https://t.co/zCf4qyY4zi— Lewis Goodall (@Lewis Goodall) 1572362622
Naturally, given this apparent temper tantrum at the prospect of more people being allowed to vote, the internet has reacted strongly.
It's fair to say people aren't impressed.
16 and 17 year olds can: - work full-time - pay taxes - drive a car - legally have sex - be an ‘adult’ in criminal… https://t.co/qyLis39RLe— Adam Bandt (@Adam Bandt) 1571613261
Think 16 year olds shouldn't have the right to vote? Think again.. https://t.co/z9eNHc0kAO— Momentum 🌹 (@Momentum 🌹) 1572363416
If 16 and 17 year olds are on the electoral register then I can’t see any good reason to deny them a say in their f… https://t.co/bOdhXKKlAV— Rachael Swindon (@Rachael Swindon) 1572362552
I am 17. My brother is 16. We are both registered to vote. We are on the electoral register. We can both marry, ser… https://t.co/85OeHwGvw9— Elizabeth 🇪🇺 (@Elizabeth 🇪🇺) 1572355454
@lewis_goodall Live now to Boris Johnson's top agent looking for 16 - 18 year-olds who might want to have a say in… https://t.co/SPV3s7ioxr— Prisoner #44634 (Cell 14) (@Prisoner #44634 (Cell 14)) 1572362939
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