Hilary Benn MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, commenting on the Commons vote today denying 16 and 17 year olds a vote in the European Referendum, said:

“It is wrong-headed and unfair for the Tories to deny young adults a say in the European referendum. Labour understands that this is about their future too and the rights they currently enjoy to live, work and study anywhere in the EU will be affected by the result. David Cameron should make sure the voices or 16 and 17-year olds are heard and not excluded from this once in a generation decision.”