"Welcome to the new section of my website designed just for young people in Bassetlaw.

"Too many politicians ignore the voices of young people, but are quick to claim that our teenagers are the cause of everything that's wrong.

"We should deal strongly with anyone when they act anti-socially, but everyone knows that growing up is hard, and I know that it is young people who have the answers to making Bassetlaw a better place to live for everyone.

"This section of my website will contain details of news, opportunities and crucially the chance for you to let me know exactly what you think." 

John Mann MP

Answered the poll? Now why not join in the debate?

Should 16 and 17 year olds be able to vote in national and local elections? The National Labour Party Policy Forum has decided that young people should get the vote.

I want to know what you think. Give me your views by filling in my survey.

votes at 16 survey.

Join the conversation on the Bassetlaw Youth discussion pages.

Do you think young people get a fair wage? Let John know your thoughts! Not your topics of choice? Why not let John know what you think is important?

Discussion Pages

You can register to vote from your 16th Birthday. Find out more on aboutmyvote

• Across the world people have died fighting for the right to vote and be part of a democracy.
• Because it is a huge decision about who is going to run the country.
• It is important to have your say.
• By voting you are deciding how your money is spent.
• You are voting for who represents you in your local, council, and UK parliament elections, and in Europe
• Young people need to be heard.

• Youth Facilities
  What facilities do young people in Bassetlaw need? Why not join the discussion here? The next meeting for young people in Bassetlaw on youth facilities will be at 4:30 on Thursday 27th November 2008 at The Crossing, Worksop. All young people welcome....
  
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• Bassetlaw to Brussels
  Bassetlaw to Brussels took 20 young people from our area to speak up in the home of the European Union, Brussels. Photo Gallery View our facebook group (opens new window)...
  
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• Youth Alcohol Forum
  The Bassetlaw Youth Alcohol Forum have been working with Bassetlaw MP John Mann to produce a report on young people and alcohol. Together they interviewed Drugs Minister Vernon Coaker, surveyed the views of 500 of their peers and presented their report to...
  
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• Bassetlaw to Brazil 2008
  Bassetlaw to Brazil saw the Manton Spitfires spend a week in Brazil, learning about poverty and the work of Instituto Bola Pra Frente, who use football as a way to bring people together in the Brazillian Favellas. England to field a team on...
  
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• Summer School
  The third Bassetlaw Citizenship Summer School runs from 3rd to 9th July 2009. 40 students from across Bassetlaw are given the chance to learn more about industry, politics, the media, business, arts, sport, architecture, history, religion, and much more. The latest news, photos...
  
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External links will open in a new window.

• Parliament Explained - the website from the Parliament Education Unit.
• Parliament.uk - Parliament's website.
• DirectGov - the Government's online hub, contains details of most services, departments and agencies from Government.
• Number 10 - the Prime Minister's website.
• The Hideout - guidence and advice for all young people - male and female - on how to cope and deal with domestic violence.
• My Life My Say.
• Cool Stuff - other bits.