The new Bradford and Keighley Youth Parliament is now up to strength - with four new members selected to take up vacant seats in Bradford South.

Zain Awan and Luke Williams, both 16, and Philip Davis and Graham Carey, both 14, were picked by other MYPs after explaining their goals and giving presentations.

Britain's biggest youth parliament is now working out the agenda for its first working sitting in City Hall in February.

The new Bradford South MYPs will join Chris Burnett and Becky Harrison who gained the seats uncontested because there were too few candidates for the constituency in the first parliamentary elections in July. The first meeting where business will be considered will be open to the public and anyone interested in information on future parliamentary events can ring youth participation officers David Holt or Mick Chandsoor on (01274) 437476.

Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe said today: "I am delighted the constituency is now fully represented and I am sure they are looking forward to representing the interests of the young people in the constituency. I will be inviting them to Westminster."

Zain said he had not stood at the recent elections because he believed he did not stand a chance but was delighted to have been chosen.

The Grange Technology College pupil said: "The reason I became a MYP is that I feel strongly about racism and gang fighting. I suffered from a lot of this because I went to a predominantly white school.

"I want to break the barriers between people, especially young people."

Graham, a pupil at Queensbury School, said he would take up the cause of young people who wanted a skateboard park, but he wanted to hear what other concerns they had which he could take to the parliament.

He is a member of Woodcraft Folk, an organisation which works to empower young people.

"I want to give young people a voice, as we deserve to be listened to. I get mad at people not being treated equally, especially because of their race or disability," said Graham.

Luke, a pupil of Tong Upper School, hopes to become a teacher and says he sees his selection as a chance to contribute to changes for the better in society. Philip's aim is to help communities to integrate better.