Two year 11 students have been elected as Wokingham borough’s next members of UK Youth Parliament (MYP).
Jasmine Dix of The Holt School in Wokingham and Laima Dhimitri of Maiden Erlegh School in Earley were picked by their peers to become MYPs for the next two years.
The vote was held and results announced in a busy borough council chamber in Shute End, Wokingham on Monday, January 19.
Following a compelling debate, when candidates were quizzed by the student audience, Jasmine said: “I’m really excited to take on this role and make a difference.”
Laima added: “Hopefully, we can create a better future for young people.”
In her manifesto, Jasmine argued for more affordable public transport, improved mental health support, and more equality and opportunity for young people.
Laima called for more focus on key life skills in schools, making sustainability initiatives more local and accessible, and more funding for youth initiatives.
