Press releases to journalists.
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
British Youth Council calls for an end Rwanda deportation policy
The British Youth Council remains concerned about the government’s continued attempts to deport people to Rwanda. The charity’s international representatives, UK Young Ambassadors, call on the government to end this brutal practice immediately. The intervention follows a series of statements from across the political spectrum and an open letter from more than 100 organisations. The
- Published in News, Press, UK Young Ambassadors
UK Youth Parliament gathers to build new vision for change
Over the weekend more than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the country met in Hull for their Annual Conference. During the event, members debated new policies and campaigns for the year ahead. The three-day national conference, which is organised by the British Youth Council, forms part of the charity’s efforts to bring about
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
British Youth Council reignites campaign for a lower voting age
The British Youth Council is renewing its efforts to lobby politicians for a lower voting age of 16 as part of a 3-year partnership with The Body Shop. Together, they will develop a Votes at 16 manifesto, calling for all political parties to incorporate full voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in all national elections
- Published in News, Press, Votes at 16
British Youth Council expresses concern following reports of Black schoolgirl being strip-searched by police officers
On 15th March 2022, it was reported that a 15 year-old black schoolgirl (Child Q) was subjected to an invasive strip search at school by two police officers. The British Youth Council are appalled to learn of the young black girl’s experience, and reiterate previous calls to end anti-Black police brutality. Osaro Otobo, Deputy Chair
British Youth Council celebrates local youth voice changemakers
Young people and projects from across the country have been recognised at the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star Awards. The awards celebrate the breadth and diversity of youth voice happening across the UK to promote young people’s voices. The celebratory ceremony, which took place in online, was a chance to recognise the change makers