A HAMPSHIRE MP is encouraging students to take part in a national video competition exploring the issues surrounding fake news.

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery is urging local A-level students to take part in the Political Studies Association’s Schools’ Video Competition.

Sponsored by YouGov, it is open to students aged 16 and above, studying during the academic year 2017-18.

This year’s event is looking for young people to explore the question: “Fake News: Is this the end of facts?”

Groups are invited to submit short videos, examining what fake news is, what effect it may be having on the political landscape and what it means for expert opinion and ‘factual’ knowledge.

Shortlisted groups will be invited to the Palace of Westminster to discuss the ideas raised in their video with a panel of politicians, journalists and academics.

The winners will receive an award at the PSA’s Annual Awards Ceremony in Westminster on December 5 as well as a week’s work experience with the YouGov political team during the school holidays.

Mr Hollingbery said: “Encouraging young people to be involved in politics, and importantly, to feel they are heard is something I am passionate about so this competition has my full support.

“I do hope local A-Level students will get involved and offer their views on fake news and what it means as this is an important debate.”

For full competition details and how to enter visit: www.psa.ac.uk