Local Assembly Member Paul Davies is calling on young political thinkers to consider standing for Preseli Pembrokeshire at the Welsh Youth Parliament. Similar to the National Assembly for Wales, the Welsh Youth Parliament will be made up of 60 Members, 40 of whom will be elected from the 40 constituencies of Wales. The remaining 20 Members will be elected by partner organisations.
He said, “The Welsh Youth parliament is a fantastic opportunity for young people to engage in Welsh politics and ensure that the voices of young people across Wales are heard. I sincerely hope that schools and youth groups will promote this initiative and help encourage as many people as possible to come forward and stand for election. Candidates must be at least 11 years old and no older than 17 by the last day of the election which is 25 November. The winning candidate for Preseli Pembrokeshire will then travel to the Assembly, just as I do, to attend meetings and vote on key issues. Applications open on 3 September 2018 and close on 30 September 2018 and I hope to see as many young people as possible taking part. You can find more information at https://www.youthparliament.wales/”
