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The voting age is to be lowered in England with the goal of modernising democracy, according to a statement released by the government.
It's to be dropped to 16 and is the first major change since 1969, when the voting age was reduced to 18.
Although 16 year olds have the right to vote in Scottish and Welsh elections, this step will mean that 16 and 17 year olds across the entire UK will be able to participate in all elections.
One young voter in Brighton was delighted by the government's announcement.
However, this isn't yet a done deal.
While the government plans to introduce the proposal to parliament this autumn, it'll need to be analysed with care by MPs before becoming law.
Furthermore, several parties aren't in favour of the change.
Conservative politician Paul Holmes has described the proposal as "hopelessly confused" and the leader of Reform, Nigel Farage, similarly dislikes the idea of lowering the voting age.
Supporting the Labour government, however, are the Liberal Democrats, who feel it's simply a "no-brainer".
It's a view shared by this young voter.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes that younger people, who can already be in employment and pay taxes, should have a say in how their contributions are actually spent.
The government's planning to get the law approved before the next general election, currently expected to occur in 2029.
Even if this law's enacted, 16 year olds won't be able to stand for a position in parliament themselves.
This young woman, Francesca, feels hugely relieved that young people will have their voices heard at last.
