Press releases to journalists.
Political parties should address the issues that matter to young people
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, News, Press
General Election: Young people’s priorities must be addressed
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, News, Press
Climate emergency declared biggest issue facing young people
Following a nationwide consultation, climate change has been declared the biggest priority for young people across the UK. The Make Your Mark campaign, which was sponsored by Fledglink, called on young people aged 11-18 to choose which issue they felt was a priority. The ballot has seen more than 825,000 young people take part, maintaining
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
British Youth Council praise new Labour plans for statutory youth services
The British Youth Council have praised the UK Labour Party for publishing comprehensive plans for statutory youth services. The youth-led charity also called on other political parties to set out their proposals for services that meet the needs of young people growing up in the UK. The new plans, which were published as part of
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
British Youth Council responds to the Commons Speakers intention to stand down
The British Youth Council would like to express thanks for the Speaker of the House of Commons’ long-standing support for the work of the British Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament throughout his tenure, following the announcement Rt Hon John Bercow MP intends to step down by Thursday 31st October 2019 or at the next
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Leading youth charities welcome spending commitment to youth services
Leading youth sector organisations, on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of young people they support and represent, are welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of a new youth investment fund. This announcement is the first step in offering young people across the country safe spaces and high-quality youth opportunities in their communities. Young people are facing
UK Youth Parliament begins UK’s largest consultation of young people
UK Youth Parliament has launched ‘Make Your Mark’, the largest UK youth consultation of its kind. Following the campaign, the top issues will be brought to the attention of Government Ministers including the newly appointed Minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran MBE, who has taken on responsibility for youth policy. The annual ballot, which has
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Government should adopt youth-led approach to knife crime
The British Youth Council have stated the UK Government should ensure young people are at the table with decision-makers influencing the Government’s response to serious youth violence. The statement has been issued following the Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry which has concluded the Government’s current approach is ‘completely inadequate’. The youth-led charity also called on
British Youth Council welcome new Civil Society Minister
The British Youth Council are delighted to welcome new minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran MBE, who will take on responsibility for youth policy at the Office for Civil Society following the departure of Mims Davies MP who has been in charge of the office since November 2018. Commenting on the appointment of the new minister, Amanda
Youth Select Committee to question the experts on knife crime
Ministers and Members of Parliament, alongside leading figures from the world of policing, crime and policy are among those giving evidence to the British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee on 5th and 12th July as part of an inquiry into knife crime. The inquiry comes as a result of a UK-wide ballot of 1.1 million
- Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee