Over 300 young people from across the UK are getting ready to attend the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) Annual Sitting at the House of Commons this week.

The UKYP’s Annual Sitting is an important event where young people’s voices take centre stage. Our very own Evie, who is 17 and from Carmarthen will be among the attendees, representing Carmarthenshire in London on Thursday 6th November 2025.

The historic chamber will host the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament, where Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies will formally gather. This session provides a crucial platform for young representatives to debate and influence national issues.

During the prestigious event Evie and the other Members of the Youth Parliament (MYP’s) will take part in five general debate sessions on 5 topics important to young people: 
★ Housing
★ Health
★ Employment
★ Crime
★ Sustainability

These discussions will focus on five topics from the new UKYP Manifesto for the 2024-26 term, titled ‘Shaping Our Future, Today Not Tomorrow‘. These debates aim to give MYPs a chance to share their perspectives on the topics under consideration.

Representing Carmarthenshire Evie said  “I’m looking forward to hearing the views of other Members of Youth Parliament at the House of Commons sitting. Representing the young people of Carmarthenshire in the chamber is such a huge honour and privilege.”

Evie, in her role as an elected youth representative, is ready to work alongside policy and decision makers to tackle these priority areas, ensuring the voices of young people in Carmarthenshire and across the UK make a difference and bring about positive change.

The event organised by the National Youth Agency and UK Parliament is hosted by the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP​​ the Speak of the House of Commons.

This year’s debate will be broadcast live on Parliament TV and live streamed on the UK Parliament’s social media channels. You can also keep up to date with the Annual Sitting on social media using #UKYPHoC.

Send us a message if you would like more information or would like to get involved with Carmarthenshire Youth Council we’d love to hear from you.