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Latest UK Youth Parliament News
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Major victory for young people on Sex and Relationships Education - 05.11.2009
The Government today announced major new proposals for revamping Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) in schools throughout England. Read More
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Young people make history in Commons chamber - 02.11.2009
Over 300 Members of the UK Youth Parliament made history when they took over the House of Commons chamber. It was the first time MPs have allowed non MPs to debate in their chamber. Read More
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UK Youth Parliament appoints former Education Minister as Trustee - 08.10.2009
Parmjit Dhanda, MP for Gloucester and a former Education Minister, has been appointed to the UK Youth Parliament Board of Trustees today. Read More
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Election dates announced - 09.09.2009
The dates for the 2010 UK Youth Parliament elections are now available on the UK Youth Parliament website. If you are aged 11-18 and want to have a greater involvement with the UK Youth Parliament, then why not consider standing for election? Read More
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Sounds Positive - Young people are doing it for themselves - 02.09.2009
Young people in the south west, fed up with their often negative image in the media, have been given a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to promote a more positive impression in future. Read More
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UK Youth Parliament Summit to tackle issues facing young people - 20.07.2009
Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK are gathering this week to tackle issues of importance to young people. The four day summit will see the launch of three national campaigns on public transport, university tuition fees and political education. Read More
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Young people have their say on future of flying - 15.07.2009
Four teenagers from across the country have given evidence to an influential Parliamentary Committee. The Transport Select Committee heard from Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) as to how young people feel about the future of the aviation industry. Read More
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Prime Minister launches The Youth of Today - the leaders of tomorrow - 06.07.2009
Gordon Brown has launched The Youth of Today, a major youth leadership programme for young people aged 13-19, aiming to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of opportunities for young people as leaders of change in their communities. Read More
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MYPs bask in the Shine-light - 06.07.2009
MYPs up and down the country are getting involved and supporting Shine Week, a national festival celebrating all the talents in all young people. Read More
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High level report recommends funding for UK Youth Parliament - 26.06.2009
The Youth Citizenship Commission has recommended that Parliament fund the work of the UK Youth Parliament, as one of a series of measures to encourage young people to engage in politics. Read More
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Schools' recycling hit by recession - 15.06.2009
MPs have voiced their concerns today over the affect the recession will have on schools’ recycling, as thousands face charges imposed by Local Authorities. Read More
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Recession dictates students' university choices - 31.03.2009
New figures out today reveal that over a third (36%) of young people are choosing their university on financial grounds, with many opting for cheaper courses or choosing a local university so they can live at home during the recession. Read More
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UK Youth Parliament wins Brook special achievement award for SRE campaign - 25.03.2009
The UK Youth Parliament has been awarded a special achievement award at The Brook Awards 2009 for it's campaigning work on sex and relationships education. Read More
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UKYP to meet in the House of Commons chamber - 17.03.2009
Just after 9pm last night – and following over two hours of robust debate – Members of Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to allow MYPs to sit and debate in the House of Commons chamber this year. Read More
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UKYP Chief Executive calls for Commons chamber to be opened to young people - 10.03.2009
Andy Hamflett, UK Youth Parliament Chief Executive, has once again called for the House of Commons chamber to be made available for young people. Read More
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Members of Youth Parliament grill Jack Straw over freedoms and rights - 20.02.2009
Should the UK have a written constitution? This was the question put to over 100 young people and Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Jack Straw at a high profile event organised by the UK Youth Parliament and the British Library. Read More
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MWH & UKYP Award Winners Announced - 29.01.2009
Jacob Rix (Norfolk), Joe Sullivan (Staffordshire), James Greenhalgh (Staffordshire) and Jack Gebhard (Northumberland) have been announced as the first ever winners of the MWH and UK Youth Parliament Awards. Read More
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Young people confused about recycling, say Oxfam and UK Youth Parliament - 02.01.2009
Two thirds of young people surveyed don’t know that their old iPods (69%), digital cameras (73%) and BlackBerrys (70%) can be recycled, according to figures out today. Read More
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