The Labour Party has announced that Barry Black has been selected as its candidate for the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine constituency at the General Election on June 8.
Mr Black is 23 and currently works part time as an out-of-hours customer service advisor.
He is also a full-time student and is due to graduate from Robert Gordon University in the summer as well as being a volunteer member on the Children’s Panel.
Mr Black believes this election is not focused around constitutional issues such as Brexit and Scottish Independence.
He said: “A Labour government delivering for working people is on the ballot. A government fighting for single market access is on the ballot. A £10 minimum wage, the tackling of corporate tax avoidance and greater investment in our NHS are all on the ballot in just a few weeks.
“The elections of the recent past have all been focused around the constitution.
“The chatter around this one will likely be no different, but the choice is clear.
“We can choose a Tory government, moving further to the right, delivering Brexit based on stripping away your rights at work and welcoming in multi-national corporations with bargain basement tax rates.
“Or a Labour government, investing in our communities. A Labour government delivering a country that works for everyone.”
