Chipping Barnet’s Dan Tomlinson is calling on the constituency’s schools and youth organisation to get involved in the upcoming UK Parliament Week

Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson making his maiden speech in the House of Commons — Dan Tomlinson MP speaking in parliament

The MP for Chipping Barnet is calling on local youth organisations to take part in UK Parliament Week (UKPW), an annual event spreading the word about what parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved.

UKPW is taking place from 18-24 November. Youth groups, community organisations and schools across the United Kingdom have already signed up to join in this year after 1.6 million people took part last year.

Everyone who signs up for UK Parliament Week receives a digital kit with resources including a booklet (with information and activity ideas tailored for youth groups, primary and secondary schools, or adults), a ballot box, bunting, and a unique Give Way card game.

As well as exploring the workings of the UK’s parliament and ways to get involved, this year’s UKPW throws a spotlight on the various roles and people who make parliament happen.

Dan Tomlinson MP said: “As the MP for Chipping Barnet I’m encouraging people in the constituency to sign up for UK Parliament Week 2024. I’m looking forward to seeing many groups and organisations join in and welcome this opportunity for communities to come together to find out about UK Parliament.”

Fran Jeens, head of education and engagement at UK Parliament, said: “UK Parliament Week is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get informed about how they can engage with UK Parliament to make a difference. Every year it’s fantastic to see so many people actively take part in UK Parliament Week. We look forward to lots of UKPW activities taking place in Chipping Barnet.”

No news is bad news

Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.

The audiences they serve know less, understand less, and can do less.

If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.

Choose the news. Don’t lose the news.

Monthly direct debit

Annual direct debit

£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else. £84 annual supporters get a print copy by post and a digital copy of each month's before anyone else.