Ceredigion Member of UK Youth Parliament takes part in UK Youth Parliament takeover 2025
On 06 November 2025, Ceredigion’s Member of UK Youth Parliament (MYP), Lleucu Nest travelled to London to represent the county in the annual UK Youth Parliament live debate in the House of Commons.
The morning debate was chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and the afternoon session was led by MP Judith Cummins, Deputy Speaker.
Over 300 young people, aged between 11 and 18 from all over the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies gathered in Parliament to debate current issues facing children and young people. Key debate topics included: Housing, Health, Employment, Crime and Sustainability.
Lleucu Nest, a pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig, said: “It was a privilege to represent the young people of Ceredigion in the House of Commons at the annual UK Youth Parliament debate this year. There were many inspiring speeches from young people across the UK, championing issues which are important to them and their constituencies. It’s vitally important that young people are given a platform to raise their voice and opportunities to take part in the political process, and this was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the work of MPs and UK government.”
Councillor Wyn Thomas, Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, said: “We are incredibly proud of Lleucu for representing Ceredigion at such a significant event. Taking part in the UK Youth Parliament debate at the House of Commons is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication to giving young people and local issues a voice. Lleucu ensured that Ceredigion’s young people were given a platform, and opportunities like this ensure young people’s contribution is heard at a national level.”
Gwion Bowen, Ceredigion’s Senior Children and Young People’s Participation Officer, said: “Ceredigion has supported local young people to participate in the UKYP programme, including the live debate, since 2015. It’s a valuable experience for Ceredigion’s MYPs to meet others and gain a feel of what it is like to debate real issues in the House of Commons. I would like to thank Lleucu for her leadership as Ceredigion’s UK MYP for 2024-25 and congratulate her on all her hard work and achievements during her time in office.”
The debates can be watched back on Parliament TV here:
Morning session:
Afternoon session:
19/11/2025