The Barnet UK Youth
Parliament Elections 2015
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What is the UK Youth
Parliament?
Run by young people for young people, UK Youth
Parliament is a national forum which provides
opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their voice in
creative ways to bring about social change
It is composed of representatives aged 11-18 years old
from across England, in Northern Ireland, Scotland and
Wales
Ensures that young people in the UK are given a voice on
any issue that affects them, as laid out in Article 12 of the
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Supported by government and opposition parties, the
UKYP runs campaigns to improve the lives of young
people
UK Youth Parliament in
BARNET
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Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) are elected for a
one year term of office
Barnet has 2 MYPs and 2 deputy MYPs
Each Member is offered a Leadership Development
Programme and support to bring to life their campaign
The programme is free of charge with no expenses
covered by members.
Find out about UKYP at www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
What
does
an
MYP
do?
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MYPs across the UK work to give young people a voice –
listening to marginalised groups, organising events, making
films, meeting MPs, lobbying for change, organising
campaigns and appearing in the media, all to amplify the
views of their peers.
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Represent the young people of Barnet at regional and
national and sometimes international events - including the
House of Commons Debate.
Work on your very own project that is important to Barnet’s
young people. Regional UKYP meetings and scrutiny panels,
make films and give presentations and speeches. Engage
with Barnet Youth Board representatives
Work with young people in the borough, attend local festivals
and events, engage with and engage with local decision
makers on a regular basis
How to get involved
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There are two ways to get involved:
You can stand as a candidate and campaign to win the
majority of votes and get elected as an MYP or deputy
MYP – email ukyp@barnet.gov.uk or text 07771 995 127
for candidate registration details and candidate
information pack. YOU WILL NEED TO PREPARE A
MANIFESTO ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND
DECIDE WHAT YOU WISH TO CAMPAIGN FOR!
You can support someone who is standing for
election by VOTING!
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Dates to remember
Email UKYP@barnet.gov.uk from NOW to request a candidate
information pack or go to:
http://www.barnet.gov.uk/info/940302/uk_youth_parliament/496/uk_you
th_parliament or Google “UKYP Barnet” and click on the second
return. All the details you need are here.
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28 January 2015 – information evening for candidates 5.30-8pm at
Hendon Town Hall
30th January 2015 – final deadline for candidate registration
23 February-08 March 2015 (9pm) – VOTING IS LIVE on
www.barnetukyp.co.uk
12 March 2015 – results announced at an event for candidates and
their families, friends and school staff
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How to Vote!
All schools and colleges will be sent voter cards with a
unique voter code for each student (more can be
requested for more students: one card = one vote)
Go online between 23rd February and 8th March 2015
to www.barnetukyp.co.uk and input your unique voter
code
Decide which candidate to vote for and cast your vote
All candidate manifestos will be available to view on
www.barnetukyp.co.uk from mid February so you can
learn about what candidates have planned for young
people in advance.