Join the Young Conservatives today here
The Conservative Party depends on young people to bring it into the future. Many of those involved with the Young Conservatives have gone onto lead the national party, using their experience to become future political leaders.
Young Conservatives (YC) is the official Conservative Party organisation for young people aged 25 and under. Any member of the Conservative Party who is 25 and under is automatically a Young Conservative Member.
North Wales Conservatives is keen to recruit new young (under 26s) members to enable it to play a full part in the political and social life of Conservatives within the North Wales Area.
Being a Young Conservative locally within the area does come with some perks...
- Taking part within the local party and in CPF discussions
- Discounted tickets to Area/Local Events
- Working to ensure the voice of youth is loud and clear in the party
- Supporting our local and national candidates at elections
- Standing as a Conservative Candidate in elections (Council, MP, MS etc.)
Being a YC means you are able to:
Help us win elections - your subscription payment goes towards local campaigns in your area, helping us elect Conservative Councillors and Members of Parliament
Have a say in the future of the Party - sharing policy ideas, giving feedback on policies and influencing Party policy
Choose the candidates who’ll stand in local and parliamentary elections, and vote in leadership elections - as a YC you are a full member of the Conservative Party which means (after three months membership) you can vote in our internal election
Join our events and socials - we hold regular social meet-ups and other events with guest speakers, including our excellent local MPs!
Stand for election - being a member means you can stand for election for the Conservative Party Take part in our campaign groups – such as the Conservative Women’s Organisation or your local Conservative Association. Meet like-minded people and get involved in other Party activities
Attend Conference – every year a group of local YCs attend Conference. As a member you can also join our MPs, councillors and activists in the biggest event of the Conservative calendar
History of YC:
The first ever group dates back to 1906 when we were known as The Junior Imperial and Constitutional League.
The objectives remain the same today as they were then, to encourage political work and involvement among the next generation. Junior Associations were set up in each constituency and throughout the UK, co-operating closely with Conservative & Unionist Associations with a shared ambition to create unity.
The outbreak of WW2 disrupted the lives of an entire generation of young people and the Young Conservatives- known then as the Young Britons- were no different; the youth wing disbanded in 1925.
Twenty-years later in 1945 the organisation was re-formed encompassing all those aged under 30.
In 1955 the Young Conservatives had attracted a following of 150,000 making it the largest youth movement in western politics.
