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MYPS make History in the House of Commons!
On Friday 2nd May, Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) made history by debating in the House of Lords chamber. MYPs used the opportunity to debate and vote for the UK Youth Parliament’s three national campaigns for the year ahead.
It was an absolutely amazing day – not just for the young people in attendance and for UK Youth Parliament, but for society in general, as the magnificent debates showed just how much young people care about their communities, and how much they want to help make a difference.
After two hours of debating, MYPs cast their vote for their top three campaigns. The results:
- Your Future, Your World, Your Fight - recycling / environment campaign (490 votes)
- National public transport concession card for young people under the age of 18 (425 votes)
- Abolish university tuition fees (252 votes)
- Fair and accurate representation of young people in the media (192 votes)
- Lowering the voting age to 16 (127 votes)
- One single age at which young people are deemed to become an adult (55 votes)
Speaking after the event, Baroness Helene Hayman, who chaired the debate said:
The quality of the debate today has been fantastic. We don't hear the sounds of clapping in this Chamber often. What really impressed me was the courage of people who stood up and took a position which was not the view of the majority - and the respect that you all showed to everyone's viewpoints.
MYPs will now develop the top three campaigns at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting in Exeter in July.
Meet the young person candidates for Oxfordshire 2008
Meeting the new YMPs for Oxfordshire.
UK Youth Parliament is being re-introduced in Oxfordshire this year 2008 and candidates from across the County stood for election in January 2008. The Young MPs have already started their year in office with meetings and more.
Meet your local Youth MPs and Deputies
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Chris Tolley Elected: YMP(South Oxfordshire and Vale) Tackle the unfair stereotypes of young people in the media |
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Reece Fox Elected: YMP (North and West Oxfordshire) Campaigning for better youth provision, cheaper transport, improving opportunities, modernising the youth parliament. |
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Tiffany Williams Elected: YMP (Oxford City) Campaigning for safety, the environment, and a fair image for young people. |
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Sarah Fleming Elected: Deputy (South Oxfordshire and Vale) Shorter terms in schools! Votes at 16 or don’t tax us! |
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Nathan Sinclair Elected: Deputy (North and West Oxfordshire) "I'm not here for me, I'm here for you." |
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Lisa Banerjee Elected: Deputy (Oxford City) Vote Lisa! I’m passionate, fun and a good listener. |
Looking forward to 2009
We're hoping for better participation across the county in next years elections, and opportunities for more young people standing, voting and getting involved in other roles.
If you're interested in helping or want to know what's going on with your local YMPs and Deputies, and the issues they're pursuing this year, please contact the following workers:
- North & West Oxfordshire: emily.little@oxfordshire.gov.uk
- South & Vale of the White Horse: graham.phillips@oxfordshire.gov.uk
- Oxford City: Emily.whitehall-chaundy@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Find out more
You can find out more about the UK Youth Parliament programme on their website.
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