Jake was returned to the Third
Welsh Youth Parliament in 2024 representing Montgomeryshire having served in
the Second Welsh Youth Parliament (2021-2024).
The following was his candidate
statement for the 2024 election:
As the Welsh Youth Parliament
member for Montgomeryshire I will continue to represent, and champion the
issues and change wanted by the young people of Montgomeryshire.
The last 3 years as a member of
the Welsh Youth Parliament has shown me that change, no matter how small, can
have a massive positive impact on people’s lives. I want to continue making
changes that help make the lives of young people easier. If I am to be
re-elected I will strive for change across the board no matter how small that
change might be.
I will use social media to
continue to show my work within the Welsh Youth Parliament and to allow members
of my area to reach out to me with their problems and concerns.
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The following was his candidate
statement for the 2021 election to the Second Welsh Youth Parliament:
My key issues are:
- Mental health support young people
- Equality in education for dyslexia
- Better infrastructure for electric vehicles
I would make a good Youth
Member of Parliament because I am passionate about people's different views,
seeing both sides of issues, debating them and fighting for what is right,
seeing the best of both worlds.
I am a good orator and skilled
at putting my views across and use my experience from drama study to project my views to different
audiences in ways that feel personal to them. I am a good listener and take in
everything people say to me into consideration before forming a view. I am not
afraid to change my views when I see this would lead to a better outcome.
I am a creative type who enjoys
reading, acting and space science. I enjoy being with people and hearing their
stories. I would connect with young people in Montgomeryshire via social media
and in schools.
I am dyslexic but this does not
hold me back and I want to bring greater awareness and support across Wales to
help people like me, who do not necessarily have a voice to get to where they
want to be. Young people should vote for me, I will listen to their voices and
fight for their needs.
