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 June 29, 2022

Tag: general election

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

Voter ID at elections marginalises the marginalised

Monday, 30 July 2018 by Larissa Kennedy

British Youth Council Trustee, Larissa Kennedy, comments on the Voter ID pilots undertaken at the Local Elections in 2018. Throughout history, the power of the vote and, equal access to voting, is something that so many have fought for – with young people being some of those who continue that battle to this day. It

  • Published in Blogs
Tagged under: democracy, general election, young people

It feels like we’re being convinced there is no point in voting

Thursday, 08 June 2017 by Sarah-Jane Reilly

When I think of the word politics, several potent images of sceptical public politicians and highly emotive scandalous campaigns come to my mind. These days, my Facebook feed is flooded with news articles that appear to be published to rile the public into believing that all politicians are the same and that there is no

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017
Tagged under: general election, young voters, youth voice

If young people cared they would vote

Tuesday, 06 June 2017 by Yasmin Greenaway

I hear this so often from people, in regards to what many view as young people’s political disengagement. Not only is this stance is overly-simplistic and lacking in nuance, it’s fatalistic. It takes no accountability for encouraging further political engagement via traditional, more visible and measurable channels. If this argument were the case one would

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017, Votes at 16
Tagged under: general election, PSHE, Save Our Youth Services, Votes at 16, youth voice

Creating meaningful, paid and fair internships for the next generation

Monday, 05 June 2017 by Jess Simonds

Internships are often invaluable opportunities for young people to gain knowledge, skills and experience that enable them to further their careers and develop as individuals. Entering the world of work is hard. You might just be grateful for a position and dismiss the way you are treated in order to gain that golden ticket of

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017
Tagged under: European Youth Forum, general election, internships, Living wage, youth voice

It’s time to listen to young people

Monday, 05 June 2017 by Muzdalfa Ahmed

As a fifteen-year-old, I campaigned in the Scottish Independence referendum but I could not vote.  When I turned sixteen, I was trusted as a door-to-door canvasser for general election but was not seen mature enough to vote.  At seventeen, the government successfully denied the voice of over 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK. 

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017, Votes at 16
Tagged under: Brexit, general election, youth voice

Young people and the dark side of social media

Friday, 02 June 2017 by Natalie Smith

Young people live and breathe social media, from snapchatting their friends to updating their status on Facebook. Most of the interactions are harmless, friends sharing good times, but knowing what hides behind the scenes of social media interactions is essential.   In this ever evolving technological world we need to understand exactly what young people are

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017
Tagged under: general election, Save Our Youth Services, youth voice

Our minds really do matter.

Friday, 02 June 2017 by Oliver Scheidt

Democracy is one of the most wonderful things in this world as it allows people to have a voice in choosing who should govern their country. Many people around the world still don’t have this privilege and I am thankful that I do. As I am able to vote and so are thousands of young

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017
Tagged under: general election, mental health, NHS Youth Forum, youth voice

We want a real living wage for all

Wednesday, 31 May 2017 by Mariam Waseem

On June 8th, it is crucial that young people head to the polling station and cast their vote in the General Election. Whatever changes are being implemented now, they will affect our generation – young people – more than they will ever affect the politicians implementing them. This election in particular is extremely important, since

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017
Tagged under: general election, Living wage, youth voice

It’s about time our democracy gives a voice to the voiceless

Tuesday, 30 May 2017 by Richard Brooks

If you were to google ‘millennials are’, the words that come after are not inspiring; ‘lazy’, ‘stupid’ or ‘screwed’. This isn’t by chance, it’s part of a wider narrative. My generation – those who are currently under 25 – are constantly undervalued and undermined. We’re seen as selfish and entitled, bone-idle and boorish. Nothing could

  • Published in Blogs, Series: General Election 2017, Votes at 16
Tagged under: Brexit, general election, Votes at 16, youth voice

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