Aled was a Member of the first
Welsh Youth Parliament from 2018 to 2021.
The following was his candidate
statement for election to the first Welsh Youth Parliament:
My Key Issues are:
Brexit, our future and education
Rubbish and recycling
Cycling safety and cycle paths
Hello my name is Aled Joseph, I'm
13 years old and come from Caerphilly. I attend Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. I want
to be part of the youth parliament because I have been on the school council
for years and now I want to help convey the voice of young people about more
important issues and issues regarding our future! If I'm chosen to represent
you, I want to give more money towards cycling safety and create more cycling
routes to protect children when cycling to school.
Also litter! Litter is a big
problem in our communities and I think that we should change recycling to make
it easier for everyone. Finally, I want to talk about Brexit. Because in the
future, young people like us will want to get jobs or go to university in
Europe, and the impact of Brexit will lessen our choices. I have experience
of expressing my opinion and speaking in an official capacity with adults as
part of the school council and as a member of the Scouts.
