Member of Youth Parliament Elections
It's youth election season, and time for you to choose your new Member of Youth Parliament. Find out all you need to know below, and then cast your vote!
What is a Member of Youth Parliament?
A Member of Youth Parliament, or MYP, represents young people at a local, regional, and national level. They are elected by young people aged 11–18 in their local area. Surrey has 7 MYP seats.
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is formed by more than 300 MYPs. They debate issues, write a manifesto, and vote on their priorities in the annual sitting in the House of Commons. They then campaign for the changes young people want to see, write reports, and present their recommendations to the government.
How are Members of Youth Parliament elected?
Every two years, young people run for election to become MYPs. They write manifestos, film speeches, and campaign to win votes. Young people like you then vote for the candidate they think would best represent them, and those with the most votes are elected.
Why should I vote?
There are so many reasons to vote – here are just a few:
• your voice matters, and should be heard
• it’s an effective way of letting leaders know what matters to you
• MYPs with strong support can make big changes
• it’s good practice for voting as an adult and being an active citizen
Who can vote?
Young people aged 11-18, who live, work, or study in Surrey.
How do I vote?
It’s really easy! You can vote in two simple steps:
1. Check out all the candidates.
2. Click the voting link and cast your vote!
3. Voting as a class? Teachers - check out the attached lesson to explore our candidates and vote as a class!
Who can I vote for?
Read about the candidates below to find out what they're passionate about. Click on their names to find out their main policies and watch their speeches! You can also download the candidates' manifestos - see the Supporting Documents on the right hand side!
West Surrey candidates
If you live in West Surrey (Spelthorne, Runnymede, Surrey Heath, Woking, Guildford, Waverley), these are your candidates:
Domenik
- Tackling crime for safer communities
- Financial education
- Accessible and inclusive education
Emma
- Regulating AI in the arts
- Improving public transport
- Improving youth opportunities and careers support
Erin
- Strengthening community engagement
- Increasing access to nature
- Improving financial and careers education
Misha
- Protecting the environment
- Tackling crime for safer communities
- Expanding free school meals to support more young people
Myra
- Financial education
- Improving public transport
- Improving mental health support
- Accessibility and inclusion
Sara
- Tackling crime for safer communities
- Period dignity
- Social media and online safety
East Surrey candidates
If you live in East Surrey (Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley, Tandridge), these are your candidates:
Aisha
- Accessibility and inclusion
- Period dignity
- Student voice and youth activities
Chloè
- Removing AI from education
- Political and financial education
Ellie
- Social mobility in education
- Improved access to driving tests
- Protecting arts education
Em
- Improving public transport
- Accessibility and inclusion
Jasper
- Financial education
- Political education
Joseph
- Youth empowerment through communication skills in education
- Improving public transport
Sadie
- Safety for women and girls
- Creating safer youth spaces
- Safe and healthy homes
Scarlett
- Better funding for education
- Improving mental health support
- Tackling violence against women and children
Tom
- Free public transport for under 16s
- Improving mental health support
Vaibhav
- Affordable, accessible public transport
- Improving mental health support
I’m ready to vote…
Now you’ve chosen your candidate, it's time to vote!
Scroll down and click the 'Participate Now' button!
How else can I support the elections?
There are lots more things you can do to get involved:
• share this page with your friends
• get your school voting
• download and share the poster
• support the candidates online
Voting closes on Sunday 22nd February!
Follow us on social media @ourvoicesurrey to find out the election results!
Join Surrey Youth Council
If you are interested in joining Surrey Youth Council, or any of our other Surrey Youth Voice groups, complete a Tell Me More form and we'll get in touch!
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Accessibility
You can find our accessibility statement here . If you require the survey in a different format, language or in hard copy (including a stamped addressed envelope to return the survey), please contact Surrey County Council at:
Telephone: 03456 009 009 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays)
Textphone (via Relay UK): 18001 03456 009 009
Text (SMS): 07860 053 465
British Sign Language: www.surreycc.gov.uk/bsl
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
By writing to us at the following address: Surrey County Council, Contact Centre, Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP
For any other queries about the elections, please email: youthcabinet@surreycc.gov.uk
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