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Over 80 young people join APPG on Youth Affairs to discuss national youth strategy
On Tuesday 26 November, the APPG was delighted to welcome over 80 young people in Parliament for a meeting to discuss the recently announced National Youth Strategy, what young people might want to see in it, as well as topics that the APPG might cover for the rest of the Parliamentary session. The APPG on […]
Read moreAPPG on Youth Affairs returns to elevate young voices in Parliament
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Youth Affairs reconvened for the first time this parliament, continuing its vital work in ensuring the issues impacting young people are heard. Electing Natasha Irons MP to chair the APPG on Youth Affairs will give young people a direct line to policymakers, amplifying their voices and ensuring their unique […]
Read moreParliamentary launch of APPG Report
On Monday (10 July), we were delighted that many young people joined us in Parliament to officially launch the APPG’s Empowering Youth for the Future of Work report. The APPG hoped to explore the barriers to youth employment, the impact of skills gaps and identify potential solutions for the Government and other partners. The APPG […]
Read moreLaunch of APPG’s inquiry into skills gap and youth employment
We are delighted to announce that the APPG on Youth Affairs has today (28 March 2023) launched an inquiry on skills and youth employment. The inquiry will explore the following themes and set forward recommendations about what the Government and other partners should do to create the workforce of the future. The inquiry will explore: […]
Read moreMeeting in Parliament
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs, will be holding a meeting in Parliament on Tuesday 28 March from 6.30pm until 8 pm, in Committee Room 8. The APPG will be launching a skills and youth employment inquiry. It will investigate the current challenges young people face when starting their careers. From finding career advice […]
Read moreAPPG to hold AGM
The APPG on youth affairs will hold its AGM on Tuesday 7th June at 4:30PM . This meeting is closed. Room Q, Portcullis House If MPs/Peers are interested in running for a position please email jo.gideon.mp@parliament.uk
Read moreAPPG Publishes final report on youth work
In 2019, the APPG for Youth Affairs published an inquiry on youth work and published its recommendations. Two years later, the APPG reviewed the state of play of youth affairs and the progress towards statutory and voluntary youth services and published its report at the Youth Work Summit. The full report can be read below: […]
Read moreReview of Youth Work in England: Interim report
The APPG on Youth Affairs has been holding a short review of the progress across statutory and voluntary youth services, following on from an extensive inquiry into youth work and recommendations in 2019. The interim report can be found below: APPG Youth AffairsInterim Report: a review of youth work in England July 2021 IntroductionAPPG Youth […]
Read moreREPORT: Generation COVID: The economic impact of COVID-19 on young people in the United Kingdom
Yesterday 20/05/21 the APPG on Youth Affairs published it’s report into the economic impact of COVID-19 on young people in the United Kingdom. Based on the APPG’s findings, the APPG has made 7 key reccomendations to support young people: Recommendation 1: Maintain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit, committing to review the rate annually in the […]
Read moreAPPG on Youth Affairs AGM & Report Launch
The APPG on Youth Affairs will hold its AGM on Thursday 20th May at 4 PM in order to approve the accounts and elect officers. This event is closed and open to Members of Parliament and Peers, as well as their staff, only. If you wish to send a Member of Staff to act in […]
Read moreYouth Affairs APPG’s Economic Impact Inquiry Opens Call for Evidence
Today, Wednesday the 2nd of September 2020, the APPG for Youth Affairs has opened a call for evidence in its latest inquiry. The APPG is asking organisations and individuals to submit evidence on the topic of “The Economic Impact of Covid-19 on Young People.” The APPG would like to know the following: What is your […]
Read moreAPPG to discuss sexual harassment in schools
Wednesday 7th February, 6.00pm-8.00pm Committee Room 6, House of Commons Dear colleague, I am writing to invite you to the next meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs on Wednesday 7th February 2018 at 6.00pm in Committee Room 6, House of Commons. The group is holding its first meeting of the 2018 and will […]
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