MP Celebrates and Encourages Young People to Engage with Politics
Roz Savage MP celebrates young people getting involved in politics. She works with schools across the South Cotswolds to champion the importance of political engagement from an early age.
She recently visited Cricklade Manor Prep, where she joined a PSHEE lesson exploring democracy and the power of having a voice. Roz was joined by Cricklade and Latton Councillor Nick Dye for the session with Year 5 and 6 pupils, who had prepared questions about how politics works and what it means to represent a community.
Roz reflected on her visit:
“It was brilliant to see how engaged the pupils were. They asked smart, challenging questions and showed a real curiosity about how decisions get made. These conversations are so important – when young people understand how politics works and believe their voices matter, they’re more likely to get involved and make change happen.”
Cricklade Manor Prep, an independent co-ed school offering nursery and primary education, provides private schooling with small class sizes, science labs, a swimming pool and over eight acres of outdoor space, including a forest school.
With the 2025 Youth Voice Census now open until 6th June, Roz is also encouraging all young people aged 11-30 to take part:
“The Youth Voice Census is a fantastic opportunity for young people to speak up and be counted. Whether you’re passionate about climate change, education, mental health, or equality – this is your chance to help policymakers understand what matters most to you.”
The Census is the UK’s largest annual survey capturing how young people feel about life, work, education, and having a say in decisions that affect them. It can be completed at www.youthemployment.org.uk.
Roz has been clear in her support for giving every young person – whatever their background – the chance to be heard and to thrive. The Liberal Democrats oppose the introduction of VAT on private school fees, which risks undermining choice for families and putting added pressure on the state system. They also advocate for reducing the voting age to 16, to give young people more say in the decisions that affect their lives.
With continued engagement with schools across the South Cotswolds, Roz is looking forward to more opportunities to meet with young people and encourage them to shape the future of their communities.
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