'Get out there and vote' urges youth group

"Get out there and participate in politics"- that's the message from a youth group ahead of the island's elections this week.

Vote Youth IM wants the younger demographic to have more of a voice in Manx politics.

In the run up to polling day this week, the group is encouraging people to get in touch with candidates via social media and question them about the issues that matter to them.

It is also providing useful resources on their website about the voting process.

Founders Archie Elliott and Oliver Sykes said the response has been very positive and they hope to see an increase in youth turnout at the polls. 

The Isle of Man's General Election is being held on Thursday (23rd September).

More information about Vote Youth IM can be found here.