Last night in Oxford I saw three new young members of Parliament announced to represent South Oxfordshire, North Oxfordshire and Oxford city. It was great to see so many young people taking such an interest in politics and shaping their visions for the future in an event organised by the County Council's Youth Support Services.
The UK Youth Parliament provides young people aged 11-18 with a voice that make a real difference for our County. Oxfordshire's three candidates are voted for by their peers and elections took place in schools and youth centres across the County. Once elected, MYPs start representing their area and raising local issues that affect young people to local councillors, MPs and Education Officials.
If anyone would like further information they should contact Graham Phillips (South & Vale area) at the following email address: graham.phillips@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 0782447516.
It would be good to see more young people taking an active interest in community life and see how they can help change things for the better. Check out these websites below:
UKYP Website: http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/
Youth Support Services Website: http://www.spired.com/
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