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UK Youth Parliament: Finance

Asked by Anna SabineLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 106788

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to continue to fund the UK Youth Parliament programme in 2026–27.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Youth empowerment is at the core of the National Youth Strategy. We have committed to putting young people in the driving seat of their own lives and empowering them to shape the solutions and decisions that impact them. Over the coming months, we are working with young people to create these opportunities for youth empowerment.

The DCMS grant for the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) programme currently runs until 31st March 2026. Decisions relating to future funding will be communicated in due course.

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