Shadow constitutional reform minister Wayne David said the majority of the opposition front bench supported votes at 16.

BBC: MPs support giving 16-year-olds the vote

Prior to last week's party conference, Labour's front bench in opposition was elected every two years, but the Labour leader is now able to choose the members himself.

BBC: Labour has new man in Northern Ireland

Prior to a vote at last week's party conference, Labour's front bench in opposition was elected every two years, but Mr Miliband is now able to choose the members himself.

BBC: Ed Miliband promotes fresh faces to Labour top team