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Telford junior MP Ellis at the end of his term

He has visited the House of Commons, met with Members of Parliament and campaigned for better transport for young people.

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Now after two years in the hot seat, Telford & Wrekin's UK Youth Parliament representative Ellis Snookes, 16, is preparing to step aside for a new UKYP member, to be elected on March 5.

The Burton Borough pupil will then concentrate on his GCSEs, with plans to continue on to A-Levels.

Ellis, from Tibberton, near Newport, said he had enjoyed his time as the area's figurehead for young people.

He said: "I went to the House of Commons and had a debate with other young people about the curriculum which led to changes in PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education). It's been lots of hard work and commitment – but well worth it."

Four fresh faces will stand for election. They are Yunh-Hsiu, Newport Girls' High School, Sasha Southall, Abraham Darby Academy, Rebecca Bruce, Abraham Darby Academy, and Josh Carpenter, Madeley Academy.

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