UK Youth Parliament
The UK Youth Parliament is run by the British Youth Council. It gives 11 to 18 year olds a chance to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.
Every year, young people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole elect:
- two members of UK Youth Parliament (MYP)
- two deputy members of Youth Parliament (DMYP)
These members represent Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole nationally.
They attend national events throughout the year including:
- the UK Youth Parliament's annual sitting
- the annual House of Commons debate.
They will also:
- listen to marginalised groups
- organise events
- meet MPs
- lobby for change
- organise campaigns and appear in the media.
The Members of Youth Parliament for 2020/2021 have:
- developed a set of resources with Mental Health professionals that will soon be introduced to local Secondary schools to help teachers support young people in school
- championed the views of young people at Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny
- represented the views of young people at a regional and national level – including at a DfE consultation on exams during COVID-19
- held a climate change summit in summer 2020.