UK Young Ambassadors for Europe and the Commonwealth

Role: UK Young Ambassador to the European Youth Forum (2024-2027) 

Hometown: Bromley, England

Education: BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics, University of Warwick 

Interests: Languages, sovereign debt reform and economic development

Election Commitment: Increase opportunities for young people across the UK, through reintegration into Erasmus+

Achievements: UK representative to the European Youth Forum, driving youth-led policy across Europe. Works with the EU–UK Domestic Advisory Group to shape international youth initiatives. Played a key role in the UK’s reintegration into Erasmus+, including delivering a speech ahead of the 19 May summit. Now serving as Youth Advisor to the EU Delegation to the UK, helping launch an EU–UK Youth Conference and global youth experience scheme.

Role: UK Youth Ambassador to the European Youth Forum (2021-2025) 

Hometown: Reading, England  

Education: BA Politics, Philosophy & Law; MA United States Foreign Policy, University of Warwick  

Interests: Travelling, baking, reading political biographies  

Experience: Former Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Reading, Youth Councillor for Reading Youth Council, and participant in UN high-level youth forums.  

Election Commitments: Strengthen youth connections across Europe, refocus British Youth Council on civic repression and autocracy, and expand intercultural learning and human rights education.  

Achievements: Led the campaign to reintegrate the UK into Erasmus+, rebuilt partnerships with European institutions post-Brexit, and was elected Vice Chair of the Advisory Council on Youth at the Council of Europe, which shares power with governments to co-manage youth policy, programmes, and funding. 

Role: UK Young Ambassador to the Commonwealth (2024-2027) 

Hometown: Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire 

Education: BA Engineering, University of Warwick 

Interests: Dance, travelling, watching documentaries and increasing access to opportunity

Experience: Her prior experience includes serving as a COP27 Youth Delegate with the Future Leaders Network, becoming a Y7 #AtTheTableAmbassador, a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and a participant of the Patchwork Foundation’s Masterclass and Party Conference Programmes, where she hosted a session with Sir James Bevan. 

Election Commitments: Gender bias training for school teachers, discounted public transport for young people, and better use of technology to support learning in classrooms.

Achievements: Represented young people from the UK at international events including the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Commonwealth Youth Council, where Jasmine helped shape declarations, promoted inclusive democracy, and met global leaders such as heads of government and youth ministers. Attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Samoa, and was one of four young people selected to take part in the Opening Ceremony alongside the Prime Minister of Samoa. Also served as the UK’s official voting delegate at the first Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders Consultative Dialogue in Namibia.

Delivered speeches at the Labour Party Conference, attended the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey, and is currently developing a Youth Overseas Territories Alliance to improve representation in national youth policymaking. Previously volunteered at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Role: UK Young Ambassador to the Commonwealth (2021-2025)

Hometown: Croydon, South London 

Education: BA Human, Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge  

Interests: Debating, chess, audio books and socialising 

Experience: Former Croydon Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament. He has participated in Chatham House’s Common Futures Conversations and serves on the AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council. 

Election Commitments: Youth entrepreneurship, climate awareness, and stronger youth governance structures.  

Achievements: Represents UK youth in Commonwealth institutions, championing inclusive democracy and youth-led policy through international engagement and public advocacy. Represents UK youth in the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Commonwealth Youth Council, where he contributes to declarations, speaks up for inclusive democracy, and join meetings with global leaders, including heads of government and youth ministers. He has lobbied for climate change to be prioritised in Commonwealth Youth Declarations, strengthened ties between UK youth delegates and government, and represented the UK at CHOGM, CYMM, and the Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work. He also served as stand-in chair of the APPG for Youth Voice. 

A. They are elected by youth organisations following a competitive pre-election process. Once elected, they represent the UK youth sector on behalf of the organisation, with some flexibility to carry out their manifesto commitments. Some go on to stand for elected high-level youth roles within international bodies. 

A. Yes. They help shape declarations, contribute to advisory councils and meet directly with decision makers.  

A. If you’re aged 16-25 and passionate about representing the UK’s youth internationally, you could become one. No formal qualifications are needed, just experience in youth activities, such as music groups, scouts, or campaigning. 

A. Keep an eye on the NYA’s and youth partner channels. You can also ask your local youth organisation to keep you in the loop.