Camden Youth MPs and Deputy Youth MPs
Young people across Camden go to the polls in April 2024 to elect a new Camden Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs. There are 10 candidates standing:
Elections will be taking place in schools and youth centres across Camden from 15 to 26 April. Results from the ballots are due to be declared on Thursday 9 May.
Our Youth MPs and Deputy Youth MPs are the voice for Camden young people over their two-year term, putting forward their interests in local decision-making, as well as representing the views and interests of local young people at regional and national level through the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP).
Youth MP election candidates - written manifestos
Your newly-elected Youth MP and Deputy Youth MPs will:
- lead Camden Youth Council
- attend regional and national events
- attend the UKYP national meeting to decide on future campaigns
- attend the UKYP event at the House of Commons to debate and vote on national campaigns
- meet senior Council officers, councillors and other local decision-makers
- visit schools and youth clubs
- oversee the progress of the issues outlined by young people at the annual Camden Shout Out
- represent the views of local young people at a range of council and community meetings.
The Youth MP election, held every two years, is organised by staff in Camden’s youth service and local young people.
To find out more or get involved in Camden Youth Council, you can email camdenyouthcouncil@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @camdenyouthcouncil_ or watch a short film about our Youth Council and Youth MPs.
