Reading Liberal Democrats

Reading Liberal Democrats have selected probably the youngest candidate to stand in the forthcoming Reading Borough Council elections, with 18-year old Mark Mills standing for Church Ward which takes in most of the University campus and several Halls of Residence.

Mark may be the youngest-ever candidate to stand in Reading following a recent change of the law which lowers the age at which people can stand as an election candidate from 21 to 18.

Mark has lived in the University area all his life. The former Bulmershe School and Henley College student works on weekends at the Madjieski Stadium. He is involved nationally with the Liberal Democrat Youth & Students (LDYS).

Commenting on his selection, Mark said: “Young people make up a large proportion of Reading’s population. I want to help make sure they have a strong voice. Liberal Democrats have a growing reputation in Reading as the voice of students and young people, and by standing I hope to take that campaigning reputation further.”

Welcoming Mark’s selection, Reading East PPC Gareth Epps said: “Mark has already proved his campaigning skills and is an excellent candidate. This change in the law means that thousands of Reading residents, particularly students, have the chance to be represented by someone their age. That’s good for democracy.”