Sam Carling - UK Politician
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Sam Carling, Politician @ UK parliament
Sam Carling is an MP (member of parliament in the UK). He is also the first Gen-Z MP and wants to increase youth engagement in politics and public decision-making. He is passionate about making democratic systems more accessible to young people.
What next?
Have a go at Sam's challenge.
See what Sam has to say about youth participation in democracy.
If you could meet Sam, what would you ask him about getting young people involved in politics?
Let us know in the comments below.
Comments (2)
I agree that we should try include younger people more in the politics, because it affects them just as much as it affects adults. In the early 20th century, the Liberal government introduced the education act 1906, and it added juvenile court for children. Post world war 2, the government introduced the family allowances act 1945, giving money to families with children. The conservative government (1979 to 1997) created the child support agency 1993.
Considering how much previous uk governments and political parties have done, I think that they will lower the voting age, and I definitely agree that it should be done.
Thank you.
I would like to ask you a question. Engagement of teens in politics is useful but how can we be sure that they are accountable?