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 May 19, 2022

Category: Press

Press releases to journalists.

A new tool to involve young people in policymaking

Thursday, 02 July 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

Young people from across the country will be invited to share their views on key issues with the government using a new digital platform launched today (2 July). The ‘Involved’ Instagram page will be a major step in engaging young people aged 13-25 around decisions made at the heart of government, by asking questions through

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Steering Group

Black Lives Matter: Black young people deserve better

Thursday, 04 June 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council express discomfort and dismay at the murder of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. The UK Government must directly call out the abhorrent murder of another black person in the United States but it must also take steps to address deep-rooted racism in the UK. The statement follows widespread calls for an

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: Black Lives Matter, Black young people, young people, youth voice

Young people’s voices must not be ignored

Thursday, 30 April 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council is calling for the government to address some of the issues that have become more prevalent as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Decision makers up and down the country must make provisions to ensure young people’s voices are heard so issues which have been highlighted by the current crisis can

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: child benifits, Coronavirus, end poverty, mental health, Minister, Minister for Young People, poverty, universal credit, young people, youth voice

British Youth Council responds to the global spread of Coronavirus

Monday, 23 March 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council continue to closely monitor developments relating to the spread of the Coronavirus, taking particular interest in the advice issued by the World Health Organisation, the UK Government, and Public Health England. The health and safety of young people, our staff and volunteers remain of the utmost importance to the British Youth

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: Coronavirus, Public Health England

Knife crime epidemic fueled by cuts to vital services, Youth Select Committee concludes

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

On Wednesday 12th February, the Youth Select Committee launched its report investigating the knife crime ‘epidemic’ in the UK. The Committee has ruled cuts to important and arguably life-saving services for vulnerable young people have caused a rise in knife crime. The report, titled ‘Our Generation’s Epidemic: Knife Crime’ is being launched by members of

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee
Tagged under: knife crime, young people, Youth Select Committee, youth services, youth voice

British Youth Council urge Government to consult young people on Brexit

Friday, 31 January 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council are urging the UK Government to address the concerns of young people in any further Brexit negotiations. The youth-led charity has repeatedly highlighted the importance of including young people in decisions that will affect their future. The importance of maintaining funding opportunities, such as the Erasmus+ programme, remains a priority for

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: Brexit, consultation, european union, Government, UK Government, young people

UK Youth Parliament launch campaigns to address knife crime and climate change

Monday, 27 January 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

UK Youth Parliament have launched their national campaigns, ‘Protect Our Future’, which demands action to halt the climate emergency and ‘Youth Action on Knife Crime’ which calls on the UK Government to address knife crime as a public health issue. Young people declared climate change a top concern with knife crime also becoming a priority

  • Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Tagged under: climate change, climate emergency, knife crime, UK Youth Parliament, youth voice

UK Youth Parliament to campaign on knife crime and climate change

Monday, 16 December 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

UK Youth Parliament have chosen to focus on the climate emergency and knife crime in 2020. The new campaigns have been declared following the UK Youth Parliament’s debate within the House of Commons chamber on Friday 8th November 2019. Climate change was declared a top concern in the UK Youth Parliament’s Make Your Mark ballot

  • Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Tagged under: climate change, climate emergency, House of Commons, knife crime, Make Your Mark, UK Youth Parliament, young people

Political parties should address the issues that matter to young people

Tuesday, 26 November 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council is launching ‘Our Parliament, Our Vision’, a manifesto which outlines our vision for the next UK Parliament. The manifesto sets out the four priorities that we want the next Parliament to address the issues of young people including climate change and mental health. Young people want the next Parliament to do

  • Published in General Election 2019, News, Press
Tagged under: climate change, end poverty, general election, mental health, vote, Votes at 16

General Election: Young people’s priorities must be addressed

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

Following the Government’s statement announcing its intention to host an early General Election, the British Youth Council has launched calls for each political party to address the concerns of young people. The British Youth Council are keen to stress that young people care about their future and should have their issues discussed and addressed. The

  • Published in General Election 2019, News, Press
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