Pros and cons of Brexit under voter microscope

The pros and cons of Brexit will be discussed during an EU referendum debate at Leeds City College which is designed encourage more young people to vote.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Apr 2016, 14:27 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2016, 14:32 BST
File photo dated 01/03/16 of the Union Jack pictured next to the European Union flag, as Leave campaigners have accused the Government of trying to "bury" its own report into Britain's obligations to the EU. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 15, 2016. The Vote Leave campaign group claimed ministers were too embarrassed by the contents of the Rights And Obligations Of European Union Membership document to highlight it. See PA story POLITICS EU Leave. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA WireFile photo dated 01/03/16 of the Union Jack pictured next to the European Union flag, as Leave campaigners have accused the Government of trying to "bury" its own report into Britain's obligations to the EU. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 15, 2016. The Vote Leave campaign group claimed ministers were too embarrassed by the contents of the Rights And Obligations Of European Union Membership document to highlight it. See PA story POLITICS EU Leave. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire
File photo dated 01/03/16 of the Union Jack pictured next to the European Union flag, as Leave campaigners have accused the Government of trying to "bury" its own report into Britain's obligations to the EU. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 15, 2016. The Vote Leave campaign group claimed ministers were too embarrassed by the contents of the Rights And Obligations Of European Union Membership document to highlight it. See PA story POLITICS EU Leave. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

More than 100 students are expected to take part in the debate on May 6, along with Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn and Shipley Conservative MP David Davies.

Students from Leeds City College, nearby sixth form students and a delegation from the Leeds Youth Parliament will form the audience and bring along pre-prepared questions to quiz the MPs on.

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College chiefs hope that raising the profile of the referendum will encourage more young people to vote on June 23 and in future elections.

Rebecca Hughes, employability and skills Officer at Leeds City College, said: “It’s an opportunity for students to understand the importance of democracy and having a say in what could influence their future.

Meanwhile outgoing Mayor of London Boris Johnson, a leading member of the Vote Leave campaign, is due speak in Leeds today as part of a tour of northern cities.

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