We asked young people on the EDP24 website for their views about votes at 16, and they have told us that the voting age should be lowered. But why?

Young people told us that those who leave school and start work at the age of 16 have to pay taxes and it would be more beneficial if these young people could vote and have a say on how their taxes will be spent.

We also heard that the change to general elections every five years means a lot of people will miss out on their chance to vote.

This also means that young people will not get into an early habit of voting, even though their future is likely to be affected.

George Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk and trade envoy to the Philippines, said: 'I can see the argument from both sides, but I can see that if the young person is allowed to die for their country in armed forces, they surely should have the vote?'

Minister of state for care and support Norman Lamb, also MP for North Norfolk, said: 'If people can marry and work, they should be entitled to the vote. I think that it could encourage an interest in politics and it is really important for the voices of young people to be heard.'

Norwich North MP Chloe Smith said she is 'unpersuaded' about votes at 16 due to seeing evidence that young people would like it to happen, and those who are against it.

North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham said he is 'not totally opposed to this', but thinks we should concentrate on encouraging more of those 18-25 year olds becoming members of the electorate to vote.

Emily Fox, 14, Mattishall

Norfolk's Members of Youth Parliament would like your views on mental health and work experience, if you have something that you'd like to contribute, please contact ben.dunne@norfolk.gov.uk