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UK Youth Parliament to campaign on the cost of living crisis and health
UK Youth Parliament has chosen to focus on the cost of living and health. The new campaign has been declared following the UK Youth Parliament’s debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 4th November 2022. Mental health and wellbeing was announced as the biggest issue for young people in the UK. The sessions
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British Youth Council reiterates priorities to new Minister for young people
The British Youth Council has written to Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Civil Society, who now has responsibility for policy relating to children and young people at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The new appointment follows the appointment of Rishi Sunak MP as Prime Minister. The charity used the
UK Youth Parliament to debate biggest issues facing young people in the Commons
On Friday 4th November, Members of the Youth Parliament will debate topics related to health. 249 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in the Commons debate, focussing on health-related issues as diverse as the cost of living crisis and the ongoing effects of climate change. The sitting will be the eleventh
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British Youth Council calls on Prime Minister to renew efforts to combat cost of living crisis
On 24th October 2022, Rishi Sunak was voted leader of the Conservative party, and by default, appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As Sunak establishes himself, the British Youth Council calls upon the government to reaffirm its efforts to protect young people from the cost of living crisis, the detrimental effects
UK Youth Parliament campaign for fairer society with new bold vision
UK Youth Parliament has launched its new ambitious vision for a better and more equal society. The group of advocates launched their new manifesto following a national conference held in Hull in the summer. The new manifesto highlights some of the biggest issues facing young people in the UK including reforms to education and some
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British Youth Council responds to the death of Chris Kaba
On Thursday 5th September 2022, Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old Black man was shot by police in South London. While the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed, Kaba was unarmed and died within his vehicle. The British Youth Council understands the concern his death will cause black communities. The case has drawn negative attention for
Decision makers must take radical steps to combat cost of living crisis
The British Youth Council has stressed radical intervention is needed to combat the cost of living crisis and to prevent further children and people from falling into poverty. The statement follows the British Youth Council’s Annual Council Meeting, where members renewed their support strong economic package for young people. The charity demands greater recognition, awareness
British Youth Council lobby new minister responsible for young people
The British Youth Council has reached out to welcome the new Minister, Lord Kamall, who now has responsibility for policy relating to children and young people at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The new appointment follows the commencement of Liz Truss MP’s tenure as Prime Minister. The youth-led charity used the moment
Statement: Her Majesty The Queen
The British Youth Council is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout the Queen’s reign as Head of State, she has been a patron of 433 organisations including a number of charities serving children and young people in the UK. The Queen, who succeeded to the throne at the young
British Youth Council calls on Prime Minister to address cost of living crisis
The British Youth Council has expressed deep concern for the ramifications of the cost of living crisis on young people. In a letter to the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss MP, the charity called on the government to take steps to protect young people from deepening poverty before we approach the winter of 2022. The