I want to become an MSYP because I believe young people deserve to have a genuine say in the decisions that affect their lives. I want to use my experience in youth representation to make sure young people in my area are listened to, particularly those who may not normally have the confidence or opportunities to speak up. I also want to turn the views of young people into meaningful action, whether that is improving access to opportunities, protecting young people’s rights or tackling inequality.

I want to be an MSYP because I want to give young people a voice. We have such a good community and amazing young people in the area yet some people still don’t listen to us. Adults should listen to young people and show us respect when we talk about how there isn’t enough spaces for us young people anymore. I believe we can make our community better than ever if we speak up.