Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rushanara Ali and Adam Jogee

Monday 14th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The evidence shows that when young people participate in politics, it positively affects them through their lifetime and increases participation. Young people can pay tax and join the Army at 16, so it is right that they should have a say in how our country is governed.

[Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (Lab)]

10. What steps her Department is taking to ensure that areas with higher levels of deprivation receive adequate funding.