The BYC has welcomed Labour's decision to consult young people on its Young Britain Manifesto and wants other parties to follow suit.
"We say to all party leaders and candidates - listen to us, listen to young people. Talk to us, not about us," said Mita Desai, BYC chair.
"Our challenge to you is to win back those who are disillusioned with politics with genuine promises to address the issues we face."
Desai has also urged party leaders to consider the BYC's election manifesto when devising their policy pledges. Due to be published in February, the manifesto will be based on issues raised at BYC's annual council meeting in September and will include campaigns chosen by members of the UK Youth Parliament during their annual debate at the House of Commons in November last year.
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