Young peoples’ voices have the potential to enrich policymaking at all levels. It’s time that every politician – from parish councillors through to the Prime Minister – commit to acting upon what they have to say, and work in partnership with young people to improve democracy in the UK.
In October 2021, 10 young people aged 13-18 from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together to explore their views on democracy.
We found that what they most wanted to talk to us about were the issues that are important to them – the climate crisis, education, mental health services, housing – how action on these policy areas can make life better for young people, and that their engagement in democracy would increase if they saw more action on these issues.