The UKYP nationally

Nationally, 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 a voice to 11 to 18 year olds in the UK. That voice 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. 

Wakefield is one of nine regional local authorities that have affiliated to the UKYP, further information is available on the national UKYP site (see 'Related Links')

The UKYP locally

Wakefield District has three Members of the Youth Parliament (MYP) and three Deputy Members of the Youth Parliament (DMYP) as opposed to the norm of two in each local authority. 

Each MYP and DMYP serves their own locality hubs (Wakefield Central, Five Towns or South East) created to match Youth Development and Support Services boundaries.

Each MYP and DMYP serves their area for a year.  

The current representatives in the UKYP for the Wakefield District are as follows: -  

Wakefield Central
MYP – Debra Chown
DMYP – Jack Mallinson

Five Towns
MYP – Sophie Pickles
DMYP – Colson Smith

South East
MYP – Yasmin Walker 
DMYP – Debbie-Lea Pritchard

More information can be found on Wakies World (see 'Related Links')