Emma runs for ‘Youth Parliament’

At the tender age of four, Emma began attending public speaking but little did she know that one day her skills would be put quite as much to the test. The opportunity to stand for election is a dream come true for Emma, who said: “I’ve always dreamt of the opportunity to give young people a voice, and a make a real difference to their lives.

Through the medium of the UKYP I know this will be possible.” The UKYP was set up to enable young people to have a say in their local area and to bring up issues that matter to them and their community.

Moreover they will be involved in a nationwide debate in The House of Commons about issues that affect all young people across the UK. Over 250,000 votes were cast in the last round of elections, as young people right across the country found their voices and voted on matters important to them.

Emma encourages people to vote for her, she said: “I am committed to raising the issues put forward in my manifesto in the House of Commons, where I hope they will be taken seriously. I want real action to take place to ensure the views and wishes of young people are not ignored by those in the corridors of power.”

Emma’s three main polices are:

1. An integrated education system to foster community relations from a young age, leading to a more integrated society.

2. An equal and fair minimum wage for 16-19 year olds, to ensure ‘the same work done, means same money paid’.

3. A reduction in public transport fares, to enable young people to travel with less expense whilst helping the environment in the process.

Anyone aged 11-18 is entitled to vote, on a constituency basis that mirrors that of General Elections. To vote for Emma, visit: http://www.mi-event.info/event/ukypninantrim2013