Ellis Peares

Ellis was a Member of the second Welsh Youth Parliament from 2021 to 2024.

The following was his candidate statement for election to the second Welsh Youth Parliament:

My key issues are:

• LGBTQ+ rights
• Mental Health
• The school curriculum

Candidate Statement: My name is Ellis, I’m 14 and a proud bilingual gay Welshman. I want to become a member of the WYP so I can represent my peers and give the underrepresented young people of Wales a voice. I have a great understanding of politics and the effects it has on young people in Wales. Using my understanding of this, I can help improve the lives of young people in Cardiff Central and beyond. Politics has been an interest of mine for a long time. Recently, I have been fortunate enough to be able to meet with politicians from a variety of parties. I am currently a member of Cardiff and Vale Youth Board, involving working with several different organisations to achieve a better lifestyle for young people. If I was elected, I would focus on mental health issues, LGBTQ+ rights and the school curriculum. Through my experiences as a student, I believe that I can make education a more supportive and inclusive environment for the children and young people of Wales.