United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP)

Tell political leaders, including members of the British government, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, about the issues for young people.

This is a great way to get your views and issues heard by the people who can make a difference.

Members are recruited from local schools, youth centres and voluntary organisations.

To be elected, you stand as a candidate and give an election speech. The UKYP elections have been held in Upper Schools for the 2010 Youth Parliament elections .The election process has now finished, and we have 6 new and enthusiastic young people voted in as MYP’s and their deputies. They will represent the young people of Buckinghamshire at local, regional and national events. Over 12665 young people voted this year, which was a fantastic turnout. Below are the names of the young people they elected to be Members of the Youth Parliament and the areas they represent:

Aylesbury Vale Area

Abla Seckley - Member of Youth Parliament
Samuel Bliss - Deputy Member of Youth Parliament

Wycombe District Area

Adam Roberts -Member of Youth Parliament
Henrietta Rogers - Deputy Member of Youth Parliament

Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire

Leon Man - Member of Youth Parliament
Paul Neville - Deputy Member of Youth Parliament

The above MYP's terms of office are effective from the 1st March 2010 to February 2012.

To contact your MYP or for further information, you can email or call the information line below.

The Big Five: What did UK Youth Parliament debate in the Commons chamber?

On Friday 30th October, over 300 young people from around the country took over the House of Commons chamber.

It was the first time anyone other than MPs have debated in the Commons and sat on the green benches.

The historic move saw elected 11-18 year-old Members of Youth Parliament debate issues of concern to young people across the UK.

The five issues debated were:

Lowering the voting age to 16
Youth crime and how to tackle it
Public transport for young people
Jobs for young people and the economy
University fees

UK Youth Parliament DVD

A DVD is now available to download, from the link below. The DVD features real young people telling inspiring true stories about how they got involved in the UK Youth Parliament and what they have achieved.

For more information call 01296 382448 or email myp@buckscc.gov.uk

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Every year local elections are held to elect young people to be Members of the Youth Parliament (MYP/DMYP). The election process has now finished.......

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