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Westminster House of Parliament in London, UK. Shutterstock photo
Westminster House of Parliament in London, UK. Shutterstock photo

Looking at the political environment in the UK, I think the phrase “The leader is not born but is made” is not just a relief. As such, the system for raising young politicians is well established. That is why the British House of Representatives is “unexpectedly” young. Let’s look at the statistics. The average age of 650 members of the British House of Representatives elected in the December general election is 50 years. Since 1979, the average age of 50 years has not changed. Thus, the House of Representatives appears to be a very old parliament, but in fact it is quite the opposite. There are older members of the House of Representatives, so 332 (51%), the majority of the House of Representatives, are between 30 and 40 years old, including 20 and 20 years old. It is not an exaggeration to say that one of the two members of the House of Representatives is a young man, even a young parliament.

Conservative youth organization started with general elections

This policy of England is the result of the efforts made by each party. Each British party has a separate organization for youth. There are youth organizations such as ‘Young Conservative (YC)’ for the Conservative Party, ‘Young Labor’ for the Labor Party and ‘Young Liberal’ for the Liberal Party. Furthermore, every university in the UK has a university organization for each part. As the young members who have passed through this society come into society, they continue with the party’s activities and move towards politics. Current Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been a member of the Conservative Party since Oxford University. Almost all British Prime Ministers and high-ranking politicians have been active in the party since university. Young people in the UK are never ashamed of joining a political party and being politically active. Of course, the British also despise politics as a “dirty word”. Another poll found that 78.1% of voters viewed politicians as “the most unreliable job.” It is true that there is an atmosphere in which politicians and politicians are seen as avoided. However, the British do not seem to take real politics as an object of speech. When you see that many young people join the political party and remain active.

The greatest power of the regional subgroups of all British political parties is also youth. In particular, the YC Conservative Youth Organization is a traditional organization created in 1945 by the Conservative General Elections. The conservative party, led by Winston Churchill in the general election at the time, won 197 seats in parliament and suffered a shocking defeat with only half of the 393 Labor Party led by Clement Atley. Conservatives saw the cause of the defeat as having lost the support of youth and made efforts to attract young voters. At this time, two organizations were formed, a group of students from 6 to 16 years old and a group of young adults from 17 to 25 years old. Of these, the youth group became a very popular organization with 150,000 members in 1955. At that time, many middle-class young couples met their future partners at the YC meeting. The conservative youth organization was promoted as a social club with a type of social activity rather than a political association. The activities were not limited to political gatherings, but rather attracted the interests of young people through dance parties, charity performances and volunteer activities. This organization was very successful. Thanks to this, the Conservative Party lost its power to the Labor Party, which won 321 seats and won 295 seats in the 1951 general election six years later. The youth organization once changed its name to “Conservative Future”, but now it has changed its name back to YC. Former presidents of national YC organizations have almost advanced to the House of Representatives.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) has been a conservative since Oxford University. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (middle) became a member of the House of Representatives at the age of 30, the Prime Minister at age 40 and the Prime Minister at age 43, and former Prime Minister David Cameron at 34, the leader at 39 and also at 43. Newsis photo
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) has been a conservative since Oxford University. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (middle) became a member of the House of Representatives at the age of 30, the Prime Minister at age 40 and the Prime Minister at age 43, and former Prime Minister David Cameron at 34, the leader at 39 and also at 43. Newsis photo

City Council course for political challenges

Young British generations join political parties and begin to learn politics one by one, as they belong to every party in the district. Then, with some experience, they challenge the chosen position. Very rarely, there are occasions when you advance directly to the House of Representatives, but you generally take the first step as a grassroots politician, member of the City Council or of the City Council. Both the British and the councilors are called ‘councilors’. In a big city, a councilor is the concept of a councilman, and in a small city, he is a councilman. There are currently 2,224 councilors in the UK as a whole, and they suffer as much work as the House of Representatives. The UK does not have a chosen market, except in some large cities, including London. Therefore, the leader of the majority party of the local council becomes president of parliament and leads the correction. So there is a councilman at the top of the municipal administration. The city councilor not only deliberately settles, but also pulls out the actual correction. It is as if the House of Representatives of the British ruling party is doing our job as Deputy Secretary-General, or even as Deputy Secretary-General.

In fact, the British House of Representatives is only a national matter, so it has no real power in its local affairs. Therefore, to resolve local complaints, the city councilor must be hired. Also, when it comes to elections, councilors become electoral activists. The city councilor should be in charge of the final organization, organizing political pamphlets, publicity pamphlets, and various discussion meetings. Unlike in Korea, where members of the National Assembly have nomination rights for city and county members, in the UK, city councilors are invested. In a way, the House of Representatives is but one. Because the councilman has nothing to say to the congressman.

The city councilman has a lot of real work. This is because they are assigned the task of taking care of their corrections one by one. It is the town hall which has the most direct and direct influence on the real life of the British people. The advisers, who are in charge of political novices in the UK, are held responsible for the daily lives of citizens. City councilors decide things like the order to pave the asphalt and install street lights in their district. Citizens protest the problems of paving city streets by calling the city councilman, rather than a neighborhood, to ask for action. Municipalities also manage building permits, liquor handling permits, trash cans, and street lighting facilities. He is literally a “basic legislator”.

In the UK, councilors challenged by newcomers to political office are normal. He has his own life, and the city councilor is a secondary worker. Most meetings are held in the afternoon after work, but civil complaints do not cover day and night, which is inevitable. The average working hours per week for city council members is close to 20 hours. In addition to his own job, he works an additional 20 hours per week. Compared to that, Sebi is incredibly good. Depending on the city or district, it varies from 6,000 pounds (9 million won) to 10,000 pounds (15 million won) per year. It almost deserved to be seen as a service position. It is a huge salary compared to the total cost of 5375 million won in Korean clinics and 38 million won in basic clinics. Sebiroman, a member of the city council, cannot live. It should be seen as a passion pay level that is almost voluntary or exploited.

That is why there are two types of people in the UK town hall. The political ambition of the future is clear, and you decide to be a young person who is prepared to live with ambition, even if you overcome the difficulties of the economy and time, or a retiree who knows a city with a long time to retire. If you are a young married councilman, you have no choice but to act like a magician who rolls three balls: home, workplace, and politics to keep them from falling out of thin air. There are few taxes, there are many tasks and it is difficult to take time due to work. With all kinds of work and complaints in the city, two mobile phones are not enough. Therefore, it is not easy for young people to find candidates for city councilors.

Whoever looks for a good job is filtered

However, not many people think that to be a politician in the UK, they must take the first step with this councilor. So no matter how tough the councilman is, there is no other way than to bear and bear the political future. In fact, the city councilman is a great place to learn real politics and gain experience. You can also learn central government work through corrective work, and it is also best to learn how and how to communicate with voters who are civilians. In this way, as you gain experience and experience, the way is opened to advance to the House of Representatives of the Central Stage. It seems that the British social system still follows medieval learning. British interns are unpaid, with the exception of some of the wealthier companies. The hospital’s internal doctors also have to endure enormous hours of work at Park. After passing the exam, the lawyer must survive suffering from overwork and heavy work at a law firm to receive a license to open a business. In this way, young British people at the beginning of social life can endure difficulties until they have a certain level of ability to obtain glory. It is a system that recalls medieval learning.

Although the House of Representatives is slightly better than the City Hall, it should be considered as a level of service compared to the amount or importance of work. The British House of Representatives can still work. Originally, the British House of Representatives was a place where prestigious sons and daughters served as an honorary service to the nation and the nation, or as a representative to protect the interests of the families in which the family was engaged. So Sebi is not a big part of the reason for being a member of the House of Representatives. This is reflected in the fact that almost all positions supporting British society are filled with unpaid volunteers. The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Museum, Royal Academy, and various other public institutions, public schools, general hospitals, and charitable operating committees are made up of unpaid volunteers. Regarding this unpaid voluntary system, a member of the House of Representatives said: “It could be a baptism of passion. It is a good thing. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself after being thrown there, you can do something. Doing that, even after joining the council, requires strong determination and strong mental power. “

British politicians immerse themselves in politics for pure reasons to realize what they believe to be correct in the real world. Of course, no one points to your admission. However, such politicians are rare. The reason is that he is already leaked as a political newbie. British parties, especially districts, are more like social clubs than political parties. The number for each part of the district is said to be approximately 200 to 500, so all members of the district know each other as well as their families. If you are a member of the city council or a congressman, you must first obtain the consent of the other members. There is a rumor of becoming a British House of Representatives. Suddenly, there is no case where a rookie who has never been in politics for the purpose of publicizing the party has never been recruited as a candidate for the House of Representatives. Anyone who starts with the district party and has a small bone is eligible for the candidate.

If a party member acts as a party solely for the purpose of his life and success, it is obvious that his comrades know this. As I work very closely and I meet often, I cannot know it. Most party members disagree that the party is elected a candidate. Also, almost all district parties must have elders who have been long-time active or retired politicians and who have gone through prenatal work. I have been a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, but your loyalty and affection for the party is surprising and impressive. When they see the young men who are about to start politics, they almost exactly examine the jade of quality and character. Then they become a kind of mentor, training promising young members and giving advice and support. There is also a saying that in British politics, one person’s ambitions cannot make a dream come true. It means that you must have your spirit of service and humanity as well as party loyalty to fulfill your dreams.

The home page of 'Youth Conservation (YC)' of the British Conservative Party Manchester.
The home page of ‘Youth Conservation (YC)’ of the British Conservative Party Manchester.

Next Generation Program ’led by each party

In this way, if the district part obtains recognition of the district part through the members of the municipal council or through the activities of ordinary party members, they are given the opportunity to participate in the so-called “program of the next generation “of each part. This is what the Conservative Party calls the “Approved List of Parliamentary Candidates”. When the general elections end and a new Parliament is formed, the Conservative Party will begin to draft a new list of candidates. Typically, on the recommendation of the district party, the central party selects a list through interviews in consideration of past party activities, various skills, and careers. If you are included in the candidate approval list by the candidate team, from then on you will conduct various trainings and education at the central party level.

And the approval list is passed directly to the field team. After that, under the guidance of the field team, the candidate begins the match in the area where he wants to be a candidate for membership. The active district party legislator withdraws from the upcoming general election or has a mortgage, but in a district with no special candidates, candidates are notified of the interview. If you respond, you will be interviewed in front of district members and selected as a candidate. Once on this list, you are entering the first doorway to become a member of the House of Representatives.

Candidates on the list can apply to any district. However, if you only want a specific district, it does not have to be included in the approval list. To receive a nomination for a district party, you must contact almost every member of the district party. This process is called ‘hursting’. This is different from obtaining votes by contacting voters in the general election campaign process called the “campaign.” Through this process, almost all members of the district must obtain a vote to become official candidates, and the rigidity of the elections is the property and future of British politics. In particular, the Conservative Party has raised the next generation of politicians with a long-term perspective through this rigorous selection process.

For example, the “A list” adopted by conservative leader David Cameron in 2006 began with the intention of selecting future candidates from a wider variety of backgrounds. It was part of an effort to recruit talented people who had communication skills and qualities with voters, had connections with local districts, and had active party activities. In particular, he tried to find candidates of various races, genders, and social classes. In line with the changing age, it was an attempt to discover candidates for the working class, women, BAME (black and Asian (which means Indians), ethnic minorities), LGBT and people with physical disabilities. At that time, 150 were selected on the first attempt, and more than half were women. Contrary to its original intentions, it was not well received by conservative party members, but the results were excellent. 51 candidates, 5 members of the European Parliament and 2 members of the London City Council were among the candidates on the list.

Landscape of the British House of Commons. When the general elections are over and a new Parliament is formed, each party in the UK will be nominated by the District Party and will start drafting a new House of Representatives. Newsis photo
Landscape of the British House of Commons. When the general elections are over and a new Parliament is formed, each party in the UK will be nominated by the District Party and will start drafting a new House of Representatives. Newsis photo

Women’s political district district system

At that time, the Labor Party also successfully trained and sponsored new politicians through a similar program called ‘Future Candidates’ and successfully produced young politicians. The Liberal Democratic Party, which I have, runs a similar program. Candidates recruited and approved by the Central Party may apply to any district. The Scottish Nationalist Party has a list of candidates who have been evaluated and accredited by the Central Party’s Candidate Evaluation Group, which is updated annually. Among those candidates, the district party selects and nominates them.

British politics has changed significantly compared to the past as a result of the introduction of electoral methods to represent various social classes in each of the UK’s political parties. For example, the number of female congressmen has increased significantly. Currently, 220 women (34%) of the 650 representatives are women. In 1979, there were 19 (3%), which is 10 times in 40 years. The Labor Party has a higher percentage of women. The number of female legislators (51%) exceeded the number of male legislators (99). The Liberal Democratic Party is 64% female, but the Conservative Party is still only 24%. The decisive reason for the increase in the number of women members of the Labor Party is thanks to the Women’s All-Women-Shortlists (AWS) system, which has now been abolished due to violations of the Sexual Status Law. The AWS district is a district that reliably produced members of the Labor Party, and is a system for supporting and dispatching candidates for women’s legislative policies. This means that the candidates will not be sent to the so-called “Hungji”, but will be sent to clearly chosen areas. This is clearly in contrast to the South Korean conservative party’s controversy over young candidates.

There are also support measures for chosen people with disabilities. Those who want to run for elected office can receive government subsidies. You can receive from £ 250 (375,000 won) to £ 40,000 (60 million won). This expense is intended to alleviate the discomfort that arises when a disabled person works for a chosen position. For example, if public transportation is difficult to use, it can be used to cover transportation costs, as well as sign language interpretation fees, long-distance travel costs, and accommodation costs for auxiliary personnel.

In this way, British politics has not neglected efforts to train young politicians from diverse social backgrounds. This effort drastically accepted the young blood, and the newcomer who appeared as a comet rose to the position of political leader, adorning the golden age of British politics. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who led the only three general election victories in Labor Party history, was elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 30 and became prime minister at the age of 43, three years after being elected at the age of 40. Former Prime Minister David Cameron became a congressman at 34, five years after becoming a congressman, and prime minister at 43, four years later.

The British National Convention is not a place where matters are handled at a formal party. It is a place to discuss practical policies so that candidates can present their opinions and be evaluated by members. It is a festival setting and a festival to discuss and decide on practical policies. With the recommendation of the district party, there is an opportunity to speak to party members who attended the convention. That is why it is at the British convention that the possibility of arriving at Cinderella overnight is a matter of fact. It was also a convention where Blair and Cameron emerged as national figures. In particular, Cameron not only impressed members from the day of the convention with an impressive pawn speech, but also emerged as the “Next Generation Hero to Save the Conservative Party” in the British newspaper the next day. In the case of the current British opposition Labor Party, the current next-generation mayor of London, Sadick Kando, is a second-generation Pakistani immigrant who, after publicly recruiting candidates for the Labor Party parliament, surpassed a nomination for a 31-year career and became a member of the House of Representatives. On the one hand, British politics on the one hand seems to be very entangled in old traditions, but in fact it is always an ‘open society’ trying to transfuse new blood.

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