Ellie 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:
- Education: should respect our traditions
- Accommodation: Need more permanent sites.
- Health/Well being: help people meet their potential.
I am a 14-year-old Gypsy Traveller
from Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. I live in the local area with my Mam, Dad and 3
brothers. I attend the Priory Project, a secondary unit for Gypsy and Traveller
children, which I really enjoy.
Family is very important. I
help keep the house clean, I babysit my younger brothers and help my Granny. I
have a lot of interests including listening to music and spending time with
friends. I have a great passion for hair and beauty and when I am older I want
to work as a beautician.
I have a lot of experience from
being a member of Pembrokeshire Youth Assembly and participating in Welsh
government steering groups. I am good at public speaking and enjoy debating
about issues and politics.
I have a good understanding
about what affects Gypsy traveller young people and the skills to communicate
this to adults. I believe that as an active member of the local and national
Gypsy traveller community I would be able to make a valuable contribution to
this parliament. I am proud of my background and would be even prouder to speak
up for it.
