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House of Commons Debate

On Friday 4th November we went to the House of Commons to debate on issues affecting and regarding young people. The topics were voted by young people they were:

No to tuition fees yes to graduation tax
End child poverty
A greener future for Britain
No to school bullying and
Cheaper transport for young people

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Hi,
can people please fill this quick survey in. This survey will enable us to know what you wanted debated in the House of Commons when UKYP goes to debate there on the 4th of November. (link to survey below)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ukyp1

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AV- vote yes/no

by Yahya Pandor 39 weeks ago

Britain decides on Thursday whether to change the way it elects MPs to the Westminster Parliament.

So what are the best arguments for keeping the current "first past the post system"? And the strongest reasons for changing to the alternative vote (AV), in which people can rank candidates in order of preference?

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Service level agreement

by Yahya Pandor 39 weeks ago

On Wednesday 27th April we had an MYP meeting with Matt from the police authority to discuss this year’s new service level agreement with him.
The service level agreements we chose for this year are:
1. Participation.
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Manifesto 2011-12

by CJ Phelps 41 weeks ago

Manifesto news

Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) for Gloucestershire have developed and printed their 2011-12 Manifesto. Copies of the Manifesto will now be circulated throughout the county and MYPs will be meeting with decision makers and organisations to help raise awareness and address priorities over the coming months.

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National Youth Poll Re Alternative Vote

by CJ Phelps 41 weeks ago

The Institute for Citizenship is conducting a survey on the Alternative Vote (AV).

It only takes 5 minutes, but is aimed at those of you who are 16 or 17 years old and asks what you would have voted for in the national referendum if you had the chance.

Closing date is 28th April.

Here is the link:

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What Now Glos Website

by CJ Phelps 41 weeks ago

Positive Activities news

It's been nearly a year since the What Now Glos (WNGlos) website went live and the Youth Support Service who developed the site want to ask its users what they think a year on.

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Southwest Regional Meeting

by Yahya Pandor 42 weeks ago

Today, (Wednesday 13th April), I attended the South West regional meeting. It was an interesting and productive day.

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Southwest regional residential

by Yahya Pandor 44 weeks ago

Last weekend (25th-27th March) we (the MYP’s) went to Hooke Court in Dorset for our annual Southwest Regional residential. The point of the residential was to meet other MYP’s, participate in workshops and have some fun.

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Question time event

by Yahya Pandor 47 weeks ago

Today I attended a local question time event, at Gloucester City Council, for sixth formers as a panel member. The other panel members included local politicians and other influential people.