Young people can have a real say in the decisions that affect their lives. The UK Youth Parliament gives you the chance to share your views and take part in local and national campaigns.
What’s the UK Youth Parliament?
The UK Youth Parliament helps young speak up and make change across the UK. There are more than 300 Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) aged 11 to 19. Young people elect them every one to two years. Young people can have a real say in the decisions that affect their lives. The UK Youth Parliament gives you the chance to share your views and take part in local and national campaigns.
Surrey’s Members of Youth Parliament
Surrey has 7 elected MYPs: 4 for West Surrey and 3 for East Surrey. They speak up for young people across Surrey. If you want to stand in a future election, join the Surrey Youth Council to build your skills.
- West Surrey: Domenik, Emma, Erin, Sara
- East Surrey: Aisha, Sadie, Vaibhav
Can I stand for election?
Any young person aged 11 to 18 can vote in, or stand in, MYP elections.
If you become an MYP, you will:
- organise events and projects
- run campaigns
- work with decision-makers on issues that matter to young people
The UK Youth Parliament in the green benches at the Houses of ParliamentMYPs meet once a year at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference. They also meet in the House of Commons to debate and choose the key issues to campaign on for the year ahead.
Take part
- Stand for MYP when elections open
- Join the Surrey Youth Cabinet to help shape campaigns