New research has identified the key election issues for hundreds of young people in Brighton, Hove and Peacehaven leading to the three local Labour parliamentary candidates launching their ‘youth pledge’ on Brighton’s seafront this week. While creating more affordable higher education was the number one concern raised by young people, others included a much broader range of subjects – shared with the wider population. Fighting for a Living Wage, secure full-time jobs, better rental properties and cheaper public transport made up the rest of the top five issues young people said need tackling.