Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster, Nickie Aiken, championed the Westminster Youth Council and the critical role they played in our society in a question to the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP.
Earlier in the week, Nickie was delighted to invite the Westminster Youth Council, led by the brilliant youth MPs Myra Soni and James Balloqui, to Parliament for their latest meeting and heard about the local issues that matter most to them.
Nickie heard about their own campaigns and also their hopes for the future, whilst explaining more about her day-to-day role as an MP and how she is constantly working for local people across the Two Cities.
Highlighting the Youth Councils' work in the House of Commons, Nickie said,
"This week I was delighted to host members of the Westminster Youth Council, led by the brilliant youth MPs Myra Soni and James Balloqui. I have worked with the Westminster Youth Council over the last 10 years or so, and every member I have met is highly eloquent, interested in improving their neighbourhoods and passionate about building a better future for all. Will the Leader of the House find Government time in which hon. Members can debate how we in this place can support and encourage organisations to bridge the gap between young people and policymakers?
Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP, replied,
"I congratulate my hon. Friend on all the work she has been doing with the Westminster Youth Council, and I am sure the whole House would join her in praising the involvement of Myra and James. These are incredibly important structures that are enabling people from a diverse range of backgrounds to get experience, to participate and to raise their aspirations. I thank my hon. Friend for her work in this regard."
