Worcestershire’s MYP’s Debate in London
Oct 21
Worcestershire UK Youth Parliament members to debate issues
Members of the Worcestershire’s UK Youth Parliament are clearing their throats ready for their live televised debate when they will be discussing issues volunteered by some of the county’s youngsters.
On Friday, October 30, Worcestershire’s elected Members of the UK Youth Parliament (MYPs) will make history when they sit on the green benches in the House of Commons and debate the issues that matter to young people from across the UK.
Over the last couple of months young Worcestershire residents have been asked to put forward their ideas for what the elected members should debate, with every issue added to a debate list and then voted for.
The debate has been organised by United Kingdom Youth Parliament and supported locally by Worcestershire County Council, the Participation and Engagement Team and Youth Support.
The event is being televised live by The BBC and so will see those issues proposed by the county’s youngsters beamed around the world.
Cllr Liz Eyre, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (aged 12-19 years), said: “What a fantastic opportunity this will be for our young people to have their say, improve their debating skills and show just how capable and able they are to make a positive contribution within society. Worcestershire residents should be so proud that they are representing us at such a prestigious event.”
Kirsty Fraser, Worcestershire County Council’s Youth Voice Development Worker, said: “This will be a great event which will really help put Worcestershire young peoples’ views and ideas on the agenda. The members will be passionately debating issues raised by their contemporaries around the county and I’m sure will represent Worcestershire with distinction on the day.”
For further details on the debate call Kirsty Fraser on 01905 827489 or e-mail kfraser@worcestershire.gov.uk.