MHKs not doing enough to engage young voters

Thursday, 4 September 2014 00:00

Are MHKs doing enough to engage with young voters?

The Island was the first place to introduce the vote for 16 year olds - but this age bracket still sees a very low turn out when it's time to go to the polls.

Teenagers have told the station they have little interest in what actually goes on in Tynwald.

David Trace is the headteacher of Ramsey Grammar School - he says he thinks the MHKs need to do more:

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