Abbie Cooper

Abbie was a Member of the first Welsh Youth Parliament from 2018 to 2021.

The following was her candidate statement for election to the first Welsh Youth Parliament:

My Key Issues are:

• Young Carers
• Mental Health
• Help for drug/alcohol abuse

I want to be in the Welsh Youth Parliament because I believe it’s very important for young people’s’ voices to be heard.

We as young people, are the generation that needs to be heard and it’s important that people like me make sure we all have a voice.

I’m in Torfaen Young Carers and because of this I’ve had the opportunity raise awareness to members of Parliament previously about Young Carers. I’m not afraid to raise my points and will happily take on any challenge that comes my way.

Being in the Welsh Youth Parliament I’d make sure that the voices of young people are heard. I’m determined and I’m devoted to making sure that Wales is a better place for young people.

As a member of the Welsh Youth Parliament I will make sure not to let anyone down.