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Mary Reid

Why do we hate politics?

By Mary Reid | Sat 20th February 2016 - 12:33 pm

Well, that headline clearly does not refer to you, dear reader. But it does apply to a large number of citizens of the UK, and, sadly, many young people.

I have been keeping an eye – in an encouraging way – on Shout Out UK, which aims to get more young people interested in politics and political activism, by challenging them with news and ideas from their peers. It is strictly non-partisan. Shout Out offers a platform to young writers and filmmakers, as well as providing educational materials that can be used in schools.

If you work with young people you might want to share their latest video.

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Mary Reid

Britain’s first Youth Leaders’ debate

By Mary Reid | Mon 27th April 2015 - 5:19 pm

A while ago we told you about the Youth Leaders’ debate on Channel 4 organised by Shout Out UK, which is an independent news network for young people.

The debate is happening at 8pm tomorrow evening and you can watch it here. Alex Harding, the Chair of Liberal Youth, will be our representative.

Shout Out asks:

We are hoping to get as much exposure as possible for this historic event.

As such, would you mind helping us promote it by joining our thunderclap?

To join simply CLICK HERE.

Thank you so much for your support and please do watch the debate on All4 at 8pm on Tuesday!

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The Voice

A chance to take part in Channel 4/Shout Out Youth Leaders’ debate

By The Voice | Fri 17th April 2015 - 10:25 am

We’ve been contacted by Shout Out, a news network for young people who are looking for audience members for a youth leaders’ debate they are holding a week on Tuesday, 28th April, at 8pm in Central London. It will be broadcast on All 4, Channel 4’s digital channel. Channel 4 News reporter Fatima Manji will chair the debate with representatives from the Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, SNP and UKIP. Alex Harding, the Chair of Liberal Youth, will be our representative. The leaders will field questions on issues that matter to young people from a studio audience, made up entirely from voters aged 18-25, some of whom will be visiting the ballot box for the first time.

Matteo Bergamini, the founder of Shout Out UK said:

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