CYP Now - Let young people question Prime Minister on Covid-19 response, says Labour

The Labour Party has called on the government to give young people the chance to question the Prime Minister over the coronavirus crisis.

Cat Smith has called on the government to listen to the youth sector. Picture: Parliament UK

Cat Smith, shadow minister for voter engagement and young people has written to Boris Johnson urging him to better engage with young people and support them during the pandemic.

Smith says that young people have been “overlooked” throughout the government’s crisis response and highlights the negative impact the pandemic has already had on their mental health and employment prospects.

A recent report from the Prince’s Trust shows that four in 10 young people are struggling with increased feelings of anxiety caused by Covid-19.

Some 69 per cent of more than 1,000 16- to 25-year-olds asked say they feel like their life is “on hold”.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included