<P> In the UK ( other than in Scotland ) a person must be aged 18 or over ( 16 in Scotland ) to stand in elections to all parliaments , assemblies , and councils at the European , UK , devolved , or local level . This age requirement also applies in elections to any individual elective public office ; the main example is that of an elected mayor , whether of London or a local authority . There are no higher age requirements for particular positions in public office . Candidates are required to be aged 18 on both the day of nomination and the day of the poll . This was reduced from 21 by the Electoral Administration Act 2006 . </P>
<P> In the UK ( other than in Scotland ) a person must be aged 18 or over ( 16 in Scotland ) to stand in elections to all parliaments , assemblies , and councils at the European , UK , devolved , or local level . This age requirement also applies in elections to any individual elective public office ; the main example is that of an elected mayor , whether of London or a local authority . There are no higher age requirements for particular positions in public office . Candidates are required to be aged 18 on both the day of nomination and the day of the poll . This was reduced from 21 by the Electoral Administration Act 2006 . </P>
how old do you have to be to be prime minister of uk
how old do you have to be to be prime minister of uk
18 or over
18 or over