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What is UK Youth Parliament? UK Youth Parliament ( UKYP ) is run by young people for young people . There are hundreds of MYPs ( Members of Youth Parliament ) & DMYPs ( Deputy Members of Youth Parliament ) across the UK that represent the views of young people in their local communities .. By acting together , UKYP gives young people a powerful voice that is heard by decision makers in local and national government and helps young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better . It ' s not about politics - it ' s about getting the voice of young people heard .
Why is UKYP important? To find out the views of young people and present their views , opinions and issues to local decision makers . To have a collective voice for young people to address the issues important to them in their own communities . To get young people involved in the decisions that affect them , and be actively involved in improving services for young people .
What do MYPs and DMYPs do? MYPs and DMYPs have to create a ‘ manifesto ’. A manifesto is an outline of the issues you feel are important locally and nationally . These are the issues an MYP will work on during their time with UKYP . Other young people in Suffolk look at all the manifestos during elections and vote for their preferred candidate based on these . Being an MYP or DMYP includes : Attending local and regional meetings Promoting the positive work of UKYP and British Youth Council Consulting with as many young people as possible in their area Working on local and national campaigns
Make Your Mark Make Your Mark Every year UKYP carry out the largest youth consultation ever in this county . It is called ‘ Make your Mark ’. Suffolk UKYP collected over 5 , 000 votes from young people in Suffolk this year . The top 5 issues voted by young people in Suffolk then become our local priorities . They include A Curriculum for Life , Mental Health , Protect LGBT + People , Transport and Work Experience Hubs for 16 - 18 year olds . The top issues nationally are debated and voted for in the House of Commons by MYPs each November .
What have UKYP achieved locally? Consultation over public transport issues in Suffolk which has lead to the introduction of Suffolk ’ s Endeavour Card - which offers at least 25 % off bus fares in Suffolk for 16 - 19 year olds . Helping to shape and create Suffolk ’ s first ever county - wide network - Suffolk Assembly of Youth ( SAY ). Consultation regarding education in Suffolk , especially PSHE education .
What is the most important aspect of the role? Getting young peoples voices heard ! This is done by speaking to as many young people as possible , through visiting youth groups and organisation , holding debates , running surveys , putting on events , and making use of social media and the Source website to engage young people and get their opinions .
Want to get involved? You can stand as a candidate and campaign to win the majority of votes and get elected as an MYP or deputy MYP Submit nominations to Maddie by 7th January Download an Information and Nomination Pack at www . thesource . me . uk / UKYP or email Maddie . Pawlowicz @ Suffolk . gov . uk or text 07860831799 for details . YOU WILL NEED TO PREPARE A written MANIFESTO or video clip ON YOUR APPLICATION AND DECIDE WHAT YOU WISH TO CAMPAIGN FOR ! You can support someone who is standing for election by VOTING ! You can support Suffolk UKYP and attend meetings as part of YOUTH CABINET . FOLLOW US on Twitter and Facebook @ SuffolkUKYP www . thesource . me . uk
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