Youth parly’s poll position

ASPIRING politicians are being urged to seek election to the Scottish Youth Parliament.

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Oct 2012, 13:00 BST

Any young person aged between 14 and 25 is eligible to stand for election to the SYP as long as they live in Scotland and have a passion for  democracy.

The elections are conducted in partnership with local authorities across Scotland, with the nomination period running until December 7.

Elections will be held in March 2013.

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