Benjamin Raisanen

I am a sixth form student from Cardiff, Wales, studying A-level Geography, History and Sociology at Cowbridge School. I am an offer holder for BSc/BA Human Geography at five universities.

I have always believed that politics can be a force for good for improving our planet and society for future generations. At the age of 14, I joined the Labour Party and campaigned in the general election alongside now Deputy PM David Lammy and Vale MP Kanishka Narayan.

In 2026, I resigned from the Labour Party and joined the Green Party due to the government’s lack of commitment to protecting the environment and social justice. Whilst increases to defence spending are important, climate change remains the greatest threat to the UK.