CYP Now - Participation in Action: Campaign aims to bring youth views to Brexit negotiations

Youth activists have launched a nationwide campaign calling on under-30s to influence forthcoming Brexit negotiations by demanding the best possible deal for young people.

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Nearly six months on since 52 per cent of people voted for the UK to leave the European Union (EU), the government has stated it plans to trigger Article 50 and begin the Brexit process by the end of March 2017.

Despite the decision having profound implications for future generations, there was little mention of young people's issues in the referendum campaign, and 16- and 17-year-olds were barred from voting despite the best efforts of youth organisations to have them participate.

To ensure young people's views are heard on negotiations for the UK to leave the EU, a group of youth activists have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at bringing young people together to outline their priorities for what post-Brexit Britain should look like.

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