Newly elected chairperson of Strabane SDLP Youth, Mark Kelly has said that the SDLP is the party that offers young people the greatest strength and hope for their future.
Speaking after his election, Mr Kelly said:
"Young people are facing huge challenges. Youth unemployment is intolerably high and continues to blight the lives of people emerging from our schools and universities. We all know friends or relatives who have had to leave our shores because of the economic climate. The SDLP wants young people to have the opportunity to travel, to broaden their horizons and come home with new skills. No one should be forced to leave their home because of lack of opportunity.
"As Chairperson of Strabane SDLP Youth, I will prioritise the issues that matter most to our young people. Education, employment, equality. I was delighted that at our annual conference strong, vibrant women were elected to every contested position on our Youth Executive.
"As a young person, I understand the experiences and fears of my peer group. We are frustrated that government and Europe is not delivering. That's why we need a robust, Pro-European voice in the European Parliament, fighting for our needs. Alex Attwood will fight for everyone but especially young people and will use Europe as a force for change. As a Minister and a negotiator on policing and the past, he is politician who gets things done. We need strength again in Europe and he will deliver it.
"These are no ordinary elections. Young voters have the power to shape change. I would encourage every young person to stand for what they believe in. I'll be standing with Alex Attwood, standing with our local government candidates and standing with the people of Northern Ireland."
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