Caleb Rees

Caleb 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:

• Independence for Wales
• Free female hygiene products
• Second Brexit referendum

I want to be a member of the Youth Parliament because politics is such an important part of society. I feel that this needs to be promoted amongst the young people of Wales, especially in rural areas. Our voice is just as important as everyone else’s, and although we cannot vote, I hope that this will change in the near future. In this generation, social media is vital to the way that we communicate, and I will ensure that different groups and forums for the young people of Ceredigion can have their say. I will also hold monthly meetings and talks in different places in Ceredigion to hear everybody’s voices.

The young people of Ceredigion should vote for me because I will fight for some of the hot topics of modern Wales and always fight with the rights of young people in mind. I have a strong and confident personality and I’m always ready to fight my corner. I am a loyal member of the young farmers and I compete in public speaking competitions at Ceredigion and Wales levels, and have thus gained the experience of public speaking with a number of people.