Member of Youth Parliament recognised with British Muslim Award
Arqam-Al Hadeed, has been awarded a British Muslim Award for his work as Member of Youth Parliament for Leeds. The British Muslim Awards recognise a wide range of achievements from outstanding Muslim individuals across the UK who positively impact business, charity, sport, arts, culture, religious advocacy, education and medicine among others, while simultaneously and unknowingly
Youth Select Committee disappointed by Government’s plans to improve work experience
The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has received an official response from the UK Government on work experience. The response follows an extensive investigation into the barriers faced by young people across the country in accessing quality work experience. The Government have acknowledged its role in ‘preparing students for adult life’ and the importance
Members of Youth Parliament recognised for powerful Commons speeches
Three Members of Youth Parliament have been recognised for their powerful contributions to debates that took place in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 9th November 2018. Each Member of Youth Parliament will be awarded the Paul Boskett Award for their outstanding speeches. The award was set up in 2014 in memory of Paul
A reflection the British Youth Council’s year
If my first month as Chair of the British Youth Council has shown me anything, it’s that our members continue to punch above their weight time and time again! Whilst looking back on all the achievements of the last few weeks it almost feels unbelievable that so much has happened in such a short time.
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British Youth Council responds to campaign of abuse on social media
Following the UK Youth Parliament’s takeover of the House of Commons chamber, the British Youth Council is saddened to learn of the abuse being aimed at Members of Youth Parliament on social media. The British Youth Council feel this abuse has no place in political debate. On Friday 9th November 2018, Members of the UK
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British Youth Council: Government ignore calls for dedicated youth minister
The British Youth Council are delighted to welcome new minister for Civil Society, Mims Davies MP, who will take on responsibility for youth policy at the Office for Civil Society following the resignation of Tracey Crouch MP. The Government have ignored calls from the British Youth Council and Members of Parliament from across the House of Commons
UK Youth Parliament to debate top concerns in the Commons
On Friday 9th November, Members of the Youth Parliament will debate topics as diverse as knife crime, votes at 16, and homelessness, as part of their annual session in the House of Commons Chamber. Over 250 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in the Commons debate. The sitting will become the
An introduction to the new Chair of the British Youth Council
Hello! “I have to be honest, I’m a little bit nervous.” These were the opening words of my speech to become your next Chair of the British Youth Council. They ring as true now as they did then, and they’re words I know everyone affiliates to at some point in their life – never more
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UK Youth Parliament to launch new vision for young people
UK Youth Parliament will soon launch their new manifesto following an intense debate at their Annual Conference in Nottingham. Over the weekend over 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK came to together to debate new policies and campaigns for the year ahead. Members of Youth Parliament debated and voted on the issues
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The British Youth Council is the National Youth Council of the UK. A youth-led charity, we empower young people aged 25 and under to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives. We support young people to get involved in their communities and democracy locally, nationally and internationally, making a difference as volunteers, campaigners,