Hermione was a Member of the second Welsh Youth Parliament
from 2021 to 2024.
The following was her candidate statement for election to
the second Welsh Youth Parliament:
My key issues are:
- Social
media and youth health
- Youth
action for the environment
- Education
in pandemics
Candidate Statement: Hello, I’m Hermione, I live on Gower.
My father is British Sri Lankan, and my mother is Welsh. I’m Welsh, and love
Wales. I am learning to speak Welsh.
Having an opinion as a young person is very important. It is
essential that the voices of my generation are heard discussing the issues that
matter. I want to understand how politics shapes our lives. And how we, as
young people, can shape politics. Young people are the means to change the
future by understanding the past and present. My three issues concern the
environment, education in pandemics and how we can use social media positively
for health. I will look forward to learning about other members’ issues and
supporting them; and representing young Welsh people.
In order to raise awareness about the Welsh Youth Parliament
and represent the issues I would make surveys using social media, speak in
school assemblies, speak to my local MP, and read research.
From experience in the performing arts, and as a school and
year representative I have developed skills in public speaking, negotiation,
discussion, listening, leadership and teamwork. I am eager to develop these
skills further.
Diolch am ystyried
fy nghais.
