Whether you’re a seasoned Scot, or you’ve just arrived in Edinburgh for your first year, this episode provides you with a great foundation for understanding this year’s Holyrood elections. With content tailored to a student audience, Backbench outlines the politics and policy behind the election, and why it’s important for young people as a voting bloc to participate and be heard.
For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/voting-in-elections-in-scotland/register-to-vote
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