LONDON   In a sweeping overhaul of the UK’s electoral system, the government on Thursday announced plans to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections. In a new strategy paper, the UK government said it is part of a broader effort to modernize democracy, boost participation, and restore public trust in politics. The change aligns the rest of the UK with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote in local and devolved elections. The reforms are a key pledge