#BBCNewsbr Sixteen and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next UK general election, under government plans to lower the voting age.br br The pledge is part of a raft of measures being introduced through a new Elections Bill.br br Other changes include expanding forms of voter ID to include UK-issued bank cards, moving towards automatic voter registration and tightening rules on political donations to protect against foreign interference.br br Subscribe here: br For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.