here is the speech i made today to propose a policy motion, created by myself and two other MYPs, about free (higher) education which was passed today during the big vote!
#UKYP2022
(1/3 - see the thread !)
If you'd told me as a kid that, one day, I'd be standing at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons talking about how I came out as gay when I was presenter of @BBCBreakfast I'd never have believed it. How far we've come. Listen to these teenagers' amazing response. @UKYP #LGBTQ
it was a massive privilege to be in the house of commons today representing the young people of barnsley. its been a goal of mine ever since i was first elected as a youth councillor and i’m so happy that it finally happened! everyone should be proud, it was an amazing day!
Our MYP's @KaitlynMYP & @MorganMYP are in the final session,debating the cost of living &health watch this live👇 Take a look @ the pics to see what the other sessions covered as our MYP's have been kept busy rep Barnsley &doing us proud 👏
https://t.co/uNuPZn24YS
#UKYPHoC
we had a great first day exploring london (neither of us have been before!), now we’re in the hotel making notes ready for tomorrow in the house of commons
#UKYP#UKYPHoC
Tomorrow, the House of Commons will welcome @UKYP to the Chamber.
The 249 Youth Parliament Members will debate topics chosen through a ballot of 11-18 year olds from across the UK as part of the annual Make Your Mark campaign.
Find out more ⬇️
Tonight our MYP's @KaitlynMYP & @MorganMYP (Members of Youth Parliament) are taking in some of the London sights & food 😁 before going to @UKYP Parliament Annual Sitting tomorrow 😯 Even coming across a look like James Bond 🤵♂️ on their travels 🤩
#London#UkYPHoC
on our way to london for the house of commons sitting tomorrow! im so excited to see everyone again and help to get the voices of young people heard
#UKYP#UKYPHoC
This Friday @UKYP takes over the Commons 📣
Join our livestream at 11.20am as Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK debate young people's wellbeing including:
🌍Environment and health
📚Education and health
👩⚕️Mental health services
#UKYPHoC
https://t.co/aIiACs4688
Did you know that 10% of asexual people have been offered or undergone conversion therapy?
The ban on conversion therapy must protect everyone from harm, including the ace community. #BanConversionTherapy
Find out more from @theyasminbenoit for #AceWeek 👇
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Yesterday @MorganMYP led a focus group with @BarnsleySYF members to look at Health & Wellbeing!Discussing how kickboxing helped their wellbeing!Talking about;self esteem,access to services& drugs being key issues🧐This will help inform the topics for debate in the HoC😮