Join the UK Youth Parliament
Represent local voices. Influence national change.
Are you passionate about issues affecting young people? Do you want to represent Hounslow’s young people on a national stage and make a real difference?
This is your chance to apply to become a Member of the UK Youth Parliament (MYP) for Hounslow.
What is the UK Youth Parliament?
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) empowers young people to speak up on the issues that matter most – both locally and nationally.
As a Hounslow MYP, you will represent Hounslow’s young people on a national scale, working with other young representatives from across the UK to campaign for change and influence decision-makers.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Debate issues in the House of Commons
Work with other MYPs across the UK
Campaign on key issues affecting young people
Develop leadership, confidence, and communication skills
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to:
Be the voice of young people in Hounslow
Influence change at both local and national levels
Gain valuable experience for your future
Meet like-minded young leaders from across the country
Build skills in public speaking, teamwork, and campaigning
Who can apply?
You can apply if you:
Are aged 14-18
Live in, study in, or have a strong connection to Hounslow
Are passionate about representing other young people
No prior experience is needed — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to create change.
What’s expected of you?
Successful applicants will need to commit to the full one-year role. This includes:
Representing Hounslow’s young people locally and nationally
Joining or continuing as a member of Hounslow Youth Council for the full duration of your appointment
Attending regular meetings, events, and activities
Leading or contributing to campaigns
You will also be required to:
Attend a national residential weekend at a UK university, where MYPs from across the country come together to set priorities and prepare for parliamentary debates
Attend the UK Youth Parliament sitting in the House of Commons during the Autumn term
Election process
If your application is successful, you will become an official candidate and take part in a borough-wide election. Following an initial eligibility check, there will be a peer selection process, with elections taking place in schools and youth spaces
Key dates:
Campaign period: You must actively campaign between 24 June – 6 July to promote yourself and encourage young people to vote
Voting: Will take place in schools from 6 July – 10 July
How to apply
Complete the application form before Sunday, 14 June and tell us:
Why you want to be a Member of Youth Parliament
What issues matter most to you
How you will represent the voices of young people in Hounslow