General Election 2015: Next up for a TV debate - the parties' youth leaders

Channel 4 is to broadcast a youth leaders debate at 8pm on Tuesday on the digital channel All4. Here, they tell us about their politics

The set of ITV Leaders' Debate 2015. Channel 4 is to broadcast a youth leaders debate on Tuesday (ITV)

Alexandra Paterson, 29

National Chairman of Conservative Future

Why are you a Tory? “I believe in low taxes and the free market and that the Conservative Party has the economic power to make Britain better for everyone.” Most important issue for young people? “Tuition fees or just the economy in general. Coming out of school and having opportunities.”

Alex Harding, 20

National Chair of Liberal Youth

Why are you a Lib Dem? “Being a Lib Dem is about liberty and fighting for freedom.” Most important issue for young people? “Opportunities. So jobs availability and equality, economy, education. Also housing.”

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Glenn Page, 23

National Chairman of Plaid Cymru Youth

Why the Welsh National Party? “I don’t feel like the politicians in Westminster know anything about the community I was raised in.” Most important issue for young people? “The economy in Wales, which is the poorest place in northern Europe.”

Hannah Ellen Clare will be debating for the Young Greens on Tuesday

Hannah Ellen Clare, 22

Young Greens Senator

Why are you a Green? “I’ve always wanted to make positive changes, but no party represented my views.” Most important issue for young people? “Unemployment and education. Some people see themselves as without any hope of a fixed job.”

Chris Glendinning, 20

National Convenor SNP Students

Why are you SNP? “Scotland needs a strong team of MPs who can stand up for its interests and promote progressive politics across the UK”. Most important issue for young people? “Pursuing the alternative to austerity, a modest increase in spending.”

Finn McGoldrick, 25

Chair of Labour Students

Why Labour? “I believe that only a Labour government can improve life chances for young people in this country.” Most important issue for young people? “I’m a proud feminist and lesbian, so women’s and LGBT issues are really important to me.”

Jack Duffin, 22

Young Independence Chairman

Why are you for Ukip? “I joined Ukip because the other parties were letting us down.” Most important issue for young people? “Change.”

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