Young voters to have their say

YOUNG people are being asked to name the most important global issue Scotland should take action on.

An online poll organised by the Scottish Youth Parliament invites them to choose from a list ranging from making medicines available to all to human right education in schools.

The poll is open until July 14 and the topic which picks up the biggest number of votes will be debated as part of the Youth Politics Festival at the Scottish Parliament on August 23.

The Scottish Parliament's presiding officer, Alex Fergusson, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for young people to put the issues that matter to them to the top of the political agenda."