A MEMBER of the UK Youth Parliament, from Ealing, is taking part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the country.

They will be asked what issues matter most to them, to determine what is debated by the Youth Parliament in the Commons on November 14.

Voting takes places both online and through ballot papers issues in schools and youth centres.

Ashvarya Madhani will be outlining 10 topics to choose from on the initial Make Your Mark ballot paper, with the five most popular going on to be discussed by MYPs in their November debate, chaired by Commons Speaker John Bercow and broadcast live on BBC Parliament.

Last year, the ballot surveyed the opinions of 478,000 young people. This year, MYPs have set themselves a target of getting a million young people to take part.

Ashvarya said: "I aim to raise more than 1,000 ballots this year, so that Ealing meets its pledge of 10,000 overall.

“My work with UKYP this year entails promoting community cohesion in my borough and working on the Votes at 16 campaign."

Young people aged 11-18 can vote in the Make Your Mark ballot online at https://www.mi-voice.com/mym/ until October 10.