Suffolk UK Youth Parliament members 2020
Meet the members of Youth Parliament for Suffolk
What does it mean to be a Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)?
Being an MYP is a very exciting opportunity. MYPs will:
- collect and represent the views of other young people in Suffolk on issues that matter to them
- present these issues on a local and national level
- plan and run a campaign on the top Make Your Mark topic and based upon their manifesto points. This year it's 'Protect the Environment'.
MYPs are politically neutral, they usually stand for a two year term.
Who represents you?
Waveney and Suffolk North Isaac Carter - MYP & Jezz Brown - DMY
Ipswich and Suffolk South Tanaquil Lu manifesto - MYP & Poppy Brown - DMYP
Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk West Toby Birch - MYP & Millie Ball - DMYP
What issues are Suffolk Youth Parliament campaigning on?
Each of these topics were voted in the top 3 priorities for young people in Suffolk in 2019 Make Your Mark ballot.
- Environment
- Knife Crime
- Mental Health
- Curriculum 4 Life - take the survey - tell us what you want on the PSHE curriculum.
More news will be coming on the campaign, so check back soon!
Click on your area below to meet the MYPs and watch their introductory videos.