Our Year 11 Pupil, Sam S, is running for Isle of Wight Youth MP. UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning members of Youth Parliament are elected every 2 years, from across the UK. Once elected, members of Youth Parliament meet with MP’s and local councillors, organise events, run campaigns, make speeches, hold debates and ensure the views of young people are listened to by decision makers.

Sam will be speaking to his peers in year assemblies this week to promote the values surrounding youth politics and the key areas which Sam would like to support, if elected. These consist of; healthier food in schools, mental health and democracy.

Voting is now open, and closes on Monday 28th March.

To view the candidate manifestos, and to vote, young people across the Island are encouraged to visit: https://www.iow.gov.uk/…/IOW-Youth-MP-Elections-2017/

Good luck for the campaign Sam!