TEENAGERS had a chance to find out how making the most of their vote has the power to change history at a special workshop.

Hundreds of youngsters took part in the workshop at Nova Hreod Academy on Tuesday hosted by not-for-profit organisation, Bite The Ballot, which aims to inspire young people aged 16 to 24 to register to vote and make informed political choices.

Grace Ashram, the BTB community engagement officer, said: “Personally I felt the students were really engaged with the topics we were discussing.

“They came up with some insightful responses to questions I asked and hopefully the session has made them think about the importance of having their voices heard and ways in which they can have their say.

“We got all the students up on their feet and voting on issues such as giving 16 year olds the right to vote and bringing back the death penalty.

“We then discussed where they would spend the country’s money if they were in charge of the budget, before comparing it to what the current government’s budget looks like.

“I encouraged them to challenge some misconceptions about things such as benefit scroungers by doing their own research.

“Finally I tied it all together by drawing attention to the importance of participating in democracy and voting when they are old enough.

“We also briefly discussed student council elections as a key way the students could participate in a democracy.

“These elections at Nova Hreod are taking place on the same day as the general election.”

To find out more about the movement visit bitetheballot.co.uk