Young people are tired of the same old politics that do not cater for their needs. Politicians failed to deliver the promised future for new generations in a post-troubles era.
In contrast to this, People Before Profit promotes policies that give youth a real stake in our society.
- Abolish student fees and launch an inquiry into the student finance system and its impact on poverty.
- Restore funding to Youth Work organisations.
- Immediate free Public Transport for those under 25 as a first step to abolishing transport fees.
- Local councils to expand apprenticeship programmes: Pay apprentices properly and lay the basis for a skilled workforce.
- End age disparity in the minimum wage – equal pay for equal work. Everyone, regardless of age, should receive the living wage.
- Implement Anti-Age Discrimination legislation that protects everyone against discrimination including those under 16.
- End the stereotyping of children and young people by the PSNI and the Policing Board.
- Make 2022 the last NI Assembly Election that excludes 16–17 year olds.
