title: Young European Movement UK
text: # Young European Movement UK
  
  The Young European Movement UK (YEM UK) is a non-partisan political group that advocates for increased youth participation in political affairs and for a close relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. It was formed in 1972 as a non-partisan platform for under 35s to express their opinions on Europe. It is the UK section of the Young European Federalists and the youth wing of the European Movement UK.
  
  ## Activities
  
  YEM UK has organised and been present at various events such as marches and protests. In March 2017, an anti-Brexit protest was held in Edinburgh, at which the chairman of the local branch said: "We want to raise the issue in British and Scottish people's lives that you have lies in the referendum campaign that people were not held accountable for and, whether you voted Remain or Leave, that is a real issue."
  
  