A NEW youth MP and council have been elected for the Isle of Wight.

The elections — which included hustings and campaigning in schools around the Island — resulted in 18 young people between the ages of 11 and 18 being elected to the Isle of Wight Youth Council.

The purpose of the IWYC is to work on behalf of young people, in co-operation with the Isle of Wight Council and increase young people’s influence over issues and decisions on the Island.

The Island's new Member of Youth Parliament is Isaac Lethbridge, of Sandown, and his deputy is Benson Hardy, of Wootton.

Both members also sit on the IWYC, representing the views of young people on the Island.

Isaac said: "I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who supported me in achieving this amazing opportunity, and I look forward to working hard over these next two years to ensure everyone feels they have a voice."

"I hope you'll join me in making the Isle the Wight a great place to learn and live for everyone."

At the inaugural meeting of the new youth council, Owen Buchan was elected chair and India Dale the deputy position.

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