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UK Youth Parliament representatives for Kent

Each year the Kent Youth County Council elects 8 Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs). They represent Kent nationally at UK Youth Parliament events.

Elected members

This year's elected members are:

  • Alex Bragina – Swale
  • Alya Kakay - Canterbury
  • Darasimi Ibironke - Gravesham
  • Hadyn Cutler - Maidstone
  • Justice Manyewe - Maidstone
  • Perla Hardie – Canterbury
  • Sukhpreet Thind - Gravesham
  • William Jones - Ashford.

What an MYP does

MYPs represent their community on the national political stage.

They speak to decision makers to raise awareness of the issues that effect young people.

Campaign priorities

At the October 2024 annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament, members voted for their campaigns for the next year. The campaigns are:

  • lowering the voting age to 16 years
  • period dignity.