Election 2015 School Debate

As the General Election approaches, ITV News is working with schools in Wales to get young people involved in the political process.

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Politicians answer pupils' questions in Chepstow

At the last General Election, just 44 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds turned out to vote. That compares with 76 per cent of people aged over 65.

This year, to try to get more young people engaged in politics, ITV News is running the School Debate project.

Find out more about the Election 2015 School Debate

Chepstow School invited in candidates from their constituency, Monmouth, to answer questions from candidates.

Watch Tom Sheldrick's report from the school:

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Sixth-formers put forward their political ideas on Assembly visit

100 sixth-formers from schools around Wales have been visiting the National Assembly in Cardiff Bay, to grill politicians and design their own manifestos.

We asked them what they would like to see happen if they were in charge.

Watch Tom Sheldrick's report:

Ahead of May's General Election, ITV News is running a project called 'School Debate', to encourage more young people to get involved in politics.

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