ENGLAND
England does not have a separate youth parliament, but each local education authority in England represents a constituency of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP). UKYP offers opportunities for 11- to 18-year-olds to bring about social change. It was launched at the House of Commons in July 1999. There are more than 500 elected members of the youth parliament (MYPs) and deputies.
Each year, UKYP elections take place across the UK. Any young person aged 11 to 18 can stand or vote. More than 550,000 young people voted in the last round of elections. Once elected, MYPs work with MPs, councillors, and school and youth councils on issues of concern to their constituents.
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