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
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