Candidate Statement: In 2020, young people aged over 16 were
granted the right to vote, yet only 46% of 16-17-year-olds registered to vote.
This was a wasted opportunity to ensure that the voice of
youth is heard and represented in Welsh Government.
Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has shown you are
never too young to make a real impact in politics.
The Environment is one of the devolved powers of Welsh
Government and the climate emergency makes this the most urgent agenda I will
be pushing.
Related to this, Transport is a global issue where we can
make a real difference on a national - and even a local - level.
Education is the third devolved power that I would make a
priority as we need to address skills issues made so much worse by the
interruptions of the pandemic. Furthermore every day a girl misses school due
to period poverty.
The Welsh Youth Parliament has a key role to play in
engaging young people in politics. As a former Head of School Council, I have
the confidence, passion and enthusiasm to represent you and ensure that your
voice is heard.
I will strive to make a real difference for young people.
