Tim Loughton MP is encouraging A-Level students in East Worthing and Shoreham to take part in the Political Studies Association's Student Short Video Competition.
The Political Studies Association (PSA) as part of their programme of activities to engage young people in the study of politics hold an annual short film competition.
This year's competition asks students to explore the question: "Europe - in or out?" Groups of A Level and Higher Education students are invited to submit short videos on this subject. Shortlisted groups will be invited to The Speaker's House in the Palace of Westminster to discuss the ideas raised in their video with a panel of politicians, journalists and academics. Previous jurors have included Shami Chakrabarti and Baroness Doreen Lawrence.
The winners of the Student Short Video Competition will receive their award at the PSA's Annual Awards Ceremony in Westminster. This year's Ceremony in London takes place on 25th November, broadcast on BBC Parliament, and accommodation is provided for the winning group and their teacher in a central London hotel. On top of this, the winning students will each be invited to spend a week volunteering with and shadowing the YouGov political team during their school holidays.
Full competition details for 2014 and how to enter are published on the PSA's website at: www.psa.ac.uk