Education issues on young people's minds

Affordable housing and the future of student funding are two of the main concerns of young voters in the run-up to the general election, according to the head teacher of Ballakermeen High School.

Ballakermeen is at the heart of West Douglas and, as the largest secondary school on the Island, is one of the constituency's major employers.

Manx Radio's second week of constituency debates kicks off this evening (Monday), focusing on the issues in the area.

Adrienne Burnett says youngsters have been vocal with their concerns (listen to audio file below):

In alphabetical order, the candidates for the two seats in West Douglas are Geoff Corkish, John Shimmin, John Skinner and Chris Thomas.

Polling day is Thursday, September 29.