For the 2nd year in a row an ATS student has been elected to the UK Youth Parliament. After the successful appointment of Andrew Short last year, we now have Daniel Long in year 9 elected to this important role.
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP gives the young people of the UK, between the age of 11 and 18 a voice, which is heard and listened to by local and national government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people.
This is some of what our candidate said about himself and why you should vote for him.
If I was Mayor of Lambeth.....
If I was Mayor of Lambeth I would want to change a lot of things so that I can make sure that Lambeth could become a safer place and a more successful place.
Firstly I would want the children to enjoy the places that they go to and to make sure that children could be safer at all times.
So I think that this idea would help lower and help to stop crimes.
Also as the Mayor of Lambeth I would add more play areas (such as football pitches, parks, and basketball fields). The reason why I would do so is because children wouldn't be stuck in their houses playing their computer games. Children would become fit and healthy playing activities with their friends running around play areas, this would help children to enjoy themselves outside and also to get fresh air, instead of playing games at home.
As well as helping Lambeth I suggest that Lambeth should help raise money for the people in poor in other areas. For example I could suggest that people to do more fund raising activities for the poor of all countries. This would help the poor people as well as the people of Lambeth.
If I become Mayor of Lambeth I would make sure that Lambeth would become a better and safer place
My aim is to create a group in which youths or youths and their families can come to a Centre to discuss their problems and how it affects their lives. The Centre will provide advice and support so that they are able to get through their issues. This support system will help decrease the numbers of homes with problems and help bring more confidence within families. In addition this will also improve the respect in the households meaning better behaviour outside.
One of the first things Daniel will do is attend a training residential in the Isle of Wight this week-end where he will be taught about all aspects of his role. The session will include the other elected members from all the London Regional elections. We will keep you posted on how Daniel gets on in his role.
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