“Patchwork is a loudhailer for the voices of underrepresented groups right across our islands and their Parliamentary Awards recognise the endeavours of individual MPs across the parties who are making efforts to get people from all walks of life engaged in politics.”
Samia Hersi
2018 Masterclass graduate and 2021 Party Conference Programme delegate
Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Queen’s Park and Maida Vale
“I am standing because I want to make a difference in my community because I care and want children and young people to have the same opportunities as I had. My time with Patchwork helped me understand more about how politics and Parliament work and encouraged me to actively get involved in my community, and eventually to stand for Parliament.
We need young people to engage with the political and democratic process because the decisions made have a huge impact on all of us, especially on housing. I believe if you want to see change you’ve got to be part of it.”