Lohitare elected as Member for Milton Keynes on UK Youth Parliament

Lohitare Belo, Year 10 (on the right of the picture) has been elected as one Milton Keynes’s representatives on the United Kingdom’s Youth Parliament, a programme that provides opportunities for young people to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning.

The UK Youth Parliament is made up of 203 constituencies and 395 seats.  Each Member of the Parliament represents up to 20,700 young people and elections take place every two years. Once elected, Members of the Youth Parliament meet with decision makers, organise events, run campaigns, make speeches, hold debates, and ensure the views of young people are listened to by decision makers.

Lohitare said about her appointment ‘I am truly honoured and grateful to have been elected as a Member of the Youth Parliament.  This opportunity is more than just a position to me; it’s a reminder that the voices of young people matter and that young people are capable of being a force for positive change.  This role isn’t only about speaking up, but about listening, learning, and leading with integrity. I am committed to advocating for the issues that affect young people today and ensuring that our perspectives are heard and respected in decision-making spaces.  I look forward to working alongside other passionate youth representatives to build a more forward-thinking society.’