I wish to be a member of the Welsh Youth Parliament because
the political future of Wales rests with our youth, and our nation's young
people must be engaged to ensure progression.
I would encourage discussions within schools by starting an
all-inclusive committee that will highlight the issues that are important to
young voters, as their views are most important to me. I hope that this will
reflect politics as an essential element of everyday life and create a bridge
between the voices of young people and the Senedd in order to negate the
rhetoric that it is inaccessible and elitist. I would like to create a Welsh
language podcast with young people that will discuss and debate issues such as
mental health, Welsh independence and the voting age. By using a modern form, I
hope to raise political issues in a relaxed and accessible way.
By being a member of the Syr IfanC Board and acting as the
ambassador of my area, I have confidently developed group discussion and debate
skills about issues, as well as contributing to the community. I have no fear
of voicing my opinion and I would be very excited to have the opportunity to
act on behalf of young people to ensure that we have the representation that we
deserve as the youth of Wales.
