UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a youth organisation managed by the British Youth Council. It is run by young people for young people and gives the opportunity to be involved in a democratic process at a regional (Yorkshire and Humber) and a national level.

• UKYP gives young people the chance to have a say on issues that affect them and to be listened to by local and national government.
• UKYP is a non-political organisation. It doesn’t represent any political party.
• Formed in 2000, UKYP is made up of over 600 MYPs.
• MYPs from across Yorkshire and Humber meet up for an annual residential induction weekend, and also a further four conventions throughout the year.
• UKYP also holds an Annual Sitting which all elected MYPs are supported to attend.
• Since 2009 (with the exception of 2020 /2021 due to pandemic restrictions), UKYP has held annual televised debates in the House of Commons.

More information can be found on the following websites:

https://www.byc.org.uk/uk/uk-youth-parliament

https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/people.../youth-council/...