Youth Parliament Elections

You have the opportunity to help elect your next three Somerset Members of Youth Parliament.

Below you will find information about each of the nominees and their campaigns, as well as a link to vote in the Youth Parliament Elections.

• Beatrice – Transport
  Information on Beatrice’s campaign

• Blake – Money Skills/ Financial Literacy
  Information on Blake’s campaign

• Eva – Better sports and activities opportunities in school and college
  Information on Eva’s campaign

• Kieran – Youth Voices Rise Above
  Information on Kieran’s campaign

• Luca – Campaigning for your Opinions Matter
  Information on Luca’s campaign

• Masooma – Mental Health and Student Awareness
  Information on Masooma’s campaign

• Rosemary – Empowering Minds: Prioritising Mental Health for All
  Information on Rosemary’s campaign

• Ruby – Climate and Sustainability
  Information on Ruby’s campaign

• Sam – Children’s Health and Safety
  Information on Sam’s campaign

• Tabitha – Mind Matters: Putting Young People First
  Information on Tabitha’s campaign

• Toby – Diversity and Inclusion
  Information on Toby’s campaign

• William – Mental Health and Safety
  Information on William’s campaign

• Zeph – Young People’s Safety and Happiness
  Information on Zeph’s campaign

The three elected Members of Youth Parliament will each run a campaign of their choice for two years. This could be focused on any number of topics which are of interest or concern to young people.

These may be:

• Strengthening students councils and representation
• Safety in schools and communities
• The health and wellbeing of young people in Somerset
• Improving attitudes and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion
• Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
• LGBTQ+ young people
• The environment and climate change
• Improving sex education and relationship education in schools

or any other topic which aims to improve outcomes for young people to live healthy, happy and meaningful lives in our communities.