Early day motion · EDM 1994 · 8 Jul 2008
YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTY POLITICS
Tabled by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)
24 signatures
The motion
That this House congratulates Councillor Carla Butler on becoming the youngest ever person to chair Lewes District Council; further congratulates her on, according to the Brighton Argus, becoming the youngest ever person, at 26 years of age, to chair any council in the UK; notes the under-representation of young people in party politics; believes that the contribution of younger councillors on councils is invaluable; and encourages the active involvement of young people in local government, local politics and local communities.
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