​14-25 year olds asked to register their interest

Young people are being invited to stand for election to the next Scottish Youth Parliament.

Elections, held every two years, will be taking place in March 2015 and those considering standing are being asked to register their interest to represent young people in their area.

The parliament is the democratically elected voice of Scotland's young people aged and campaigns on a wide range of issues, representing young people all over Scotland.

Louise Cameron, chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, said it is an exciting time to be involved in Scottish politics.

She said: “The Scottish Youth Parliament is an entirely youth-led organisation, and members of the Scottish Youth Parliament represent the views of young people across Scotland and strive to make a real difference by campaigning on the issues that matter the most to young people.

“Being a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament is a truly life changing experience. I would like to encourage young people from all over the country to consider standing as a candidate and to grasp this opportunity to ensure young people are continually at the forefront of shaping our society.”

Current members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, known as MSYPs, have produced a promotional video to encourage others to get involved in this opportunity to stand as a candidate and potentially become an MSYP.

Those interested in standing should complete a candidate expression of interest form by Friday 31 October.

Further information is available at www.syp.org.uk/elections.