Camden Youth MP Election 2026
Young people go to the polls in April 2026 to elect a new Camden Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs. If you're aged 13 to 19, live in Camden, go to school or college in the borough or work here, and you want to stand as a candidate, you need to apply by 30 January. Visit Camden Rise website to find out more.
Youth MP, Deputy Youth MPs and their role
Zarin Bakhshzaad is the current Camden Youth MP. Niesha Akyeampong and Harvey O'Brien are the borough’s Deputy Youth MPs for 2024-26. They all have a two-year term of office.
The Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs are the voice for Camden young people, putting forward their interests in local decision-making, as well as representing the views and interests of local young people at regional and national level. Their role is to:
- lead Camden Youth Council
- attend regional and national events
- meet senior Council officers, councillors and other local decision-makers
- visit schools and youth clubs
- oversee the progress of the issues outlined by young people at the Camden Shout Out
- represent the views of local young people at a range of council and community meetings.
The Camden Youth MP Election, which runs from 20 April to 1 May 2026, is organised by staff in Camden’s youth service and local young people.
Camden Youth Council
Help to represent young people in Camden and make change happen by joining Camden Youth Council.
We are always eager to recruit more Youth Council members. These hardworking individuals help us mobilise the youth of Camden in democracy, informing them of the opportunities open to them and tackling key issues they face. They attend meetings with other Camden Youth Council members, the Youth MP and the Deputy Youth MPs.
Anyone aged 13 to 19 who lives in Camden or attends a school, college or youth club in Camden, or works here, is eligible to join us. We're a diverse group of young people, and we want to reach as many young people as possible. There is no fixed deadline date to apply – all you need to do is:
- read and fill in this simple application form then email it back to us, or
- email your request to join to [email protected].
You can also email us if you’d like to find out more information, or follow us on Instagram: CamdenYouthCouncil