UK Youth Parliament

On Friday 30th October, over 300 young people from around the country took over the House of Commons chamber. It was the first time anyone other than MPs have debated in the Commons and sat on the green benches. The historic move saw elected 11-18 year-old Members of Youth Parliament debate issues of concern to young people across the UK. In the second half of the debate, MYPs discussed job opportunities for young people and lowering the voting age to 16. The material is Copyright of UK Parliament.