A bill to raise the minimum voting age in the United Kingdom to 16 is set to be introduced in parliament today.

The bill would also impose restrictions on political donations and foreign interference.

It is also said that polling stations will be trialled in train stations and shops.

Raising the minimum voting age to 16 is said to increase the participation of young people in the democratic process and allow their voices to be heard.

Politicians who oppose raising the minimum voting age to 16 argue that young people lack sufficient life experience.

"Conservatives believe that people should be given citizenship rights, such as the right to vote, because people become adults at 18," said Sir James Kevlary, the UK's Home Secretary.

The minimum voting age in local elections in Scotland and Wales is 16.

The minimum voting age in England and Northern Ireland for local elections, as well as in the UK national election, is 18.