At the Co-operative Party we know how important our young members are to our movement's present and future. We want them to continue being a key part of our organisation - want to play a part in it? Get involved and apply to stand for our Youth Committee elections.

As a member of the Co-operative Party Youth Committee you'll have an opportunity to raise the issues that matter to you whilst representing other young people from your region/nation, you'll get the support from our Co-operative Party staff team to run events and be involved in future Co-operative Party conferences and as we look forward to local elections, Scottish Parliament elections and Welsh Senedd elections - you'll be part of that policy development.

Interested?

Check you're eligible to be nominated

Nominations are now open for election to the Co-operative Party Youth Committee to elect all 12 members of the Committee, who will serve until 2026.

The Committee will be elected by all members aged 30 or under.

The purpose of the Network is:

• To support the recruitment and retention of young members to the Co-operative Party and to encourage their participation in other Co-operative Party structures and the wider co-operative movement
• To support Youth Co-operators to be active at all levels of organisation and representation
• To support the Co-operative Party to secure direct Co-operative representation in the UK, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and all levels of local government and to promote the selection and election of Youth members of the Co-operative Party as appropriate in accordance with the decisions of the NEC to promote the political policy of the Co-operative Party.
• To support, promote and to assist in the development of the Party’s campaigns and policies

The Committee is crucial to an active and engaged Network. They set the Network’s programme of events, campaigns and budget for the year and convene meetings of the network. Normally, the Committee will meet quarterly, online.

Questions about the election?

Contact networks@party.coop

The information provided on this form will be used by Co-operative Party Head Office to facilitate the election as stated. This information will not be shared with local branches. The Co-operative Party will never share your information with anyone outside the Party without your consent.