Spoken Word: Lost Generation | Slaves to Society

Isn't it sad that we live in an era where girls care more about being an instagram model than being a role model.

Young people should care about politics and politicians should be doing more

With there being over 7.4million young people in the United Kingdom , young people (16-25) account for 12% of the population in the UK. With the voting age likely to be lowered to 16,  this makes a large target audience that is being overlooked and ignored. Young people are becoming disengaged and disillusioned with the …

Democracy is dying and the system doesn’t work.

Politics affects each of us in some way or another. From the price of travel to the amount we pay towards tax, none of us are immune from the consequences of the decisions that politicians make. As the population continues to increase so do the needs of the public. The 2001 General elections saw a …

CESI Youth Employment Convention Guest Address Opening Speech

Last Tuesday 13th May, I was given the amazing opportunity of opening the annual youth employment convention at the oval. I have received a fantastic response and was able to meet many inspiring and all round incredible people. Here is the opening speech I delivered at the beginning of the event which can also be …

Benefit cuts – already a reality for young people

Earlier this year the new welfare reforms were announced and it was revealed that benefits were being cut to £53 a week. As a result, this new revelation has been met with anger and dismay across the nation. Suddenly people are beginning to take a stand and understand just how ludicrous these cuts are and …

young people are the future of politics

Since the shocking news of the death of Margaret Thatcher sweeped the nation last week, there has been mixed reactions and opinions of Britains first female prime minister remain divided. From street parties celebrating the news to many famous figure heads paying tribute, there is no denying the huge impact Thatcher had not only across …