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Brexit was the hot topic up for debate for students at Stockton Riverside College today.
The young people were given the chance to ask their questions and share their views regarding the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
The event was organised by Our Future Our Choice, a pro-European advocacy group for young people who believe the voices of young people should be heard. And Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham was there to answer questions and share his expertise.
Will Dry, a volunteer with Our Future Our Choice, said: "We are doing these events all over but predominantly in areas that voted to leave. We believe there is a generational divide between how young people and older generations look at these issues."
Offering the chance to ask their questions, have their say and meet with a local MP, Will explained that the events are a great way of encouraging young people to engage with the democratic process.
Fellow volunteer James Hudson said: "These young people are the ones that are going to have to live with the decision for the longest so it is important they are given the chance to have their say."
Happy to join the discussion, Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham said: "It is critical that politicians get out there and listen to young people.
"I am always interested to hear what young people are saying about these issues.
"It is always good to hear their views and sometimes they will come up with ideas that someone in their 60s might not have thought of. We need to be listening, it is their future."
The young people were given the chance to ask their questions and share their views regarding the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
The event was organised by Our Future Our Choice, a pro-European advocacy group for young people who believe the voices of young people should be heard. And Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham was there to answer questions and share his expertise.
Will Dry, a volunteer with Our Future Our Choice, said: "We are doing these events all over but predominantly in areas that voted to leave. We believe there is a generational divide between how young people and older generations look at these issues."
Offering the chance to ask their questions, have their say and meet with a local MP, Will explained that the events are a great way of encouraging young people to engage with the democratic process.
Fellow volunteer James Hudson said: "These young people are the ones that are going to have to live with the decision for the longest so it is important they are given the chance to have their say."
Happy to join the discussion, Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham said: "It is critical that politicians get out there and listen to young people.
"I am always interested to hear what young people are saying about these issues.
"It is always good to hear their views and sometimes they will come up with ideas that someone in their 60s might not have thought of. We need to be listening, it is their future."
