Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, said the party's success at the local elections "was partly because of the significant efforts and improvements to the infrastructure of the party" spearheaded by Yusuf.
Aaron, also 17, agreed."We've seen the start of Labour's downfall," he said.
"They've become too comfortable with the fact that they've always been voted in in Wales and we're now getting to the point where we're seeing other parties gain support like Plaid Cymru."He added: "I'm seeing a lot of people who have been lifelong Labour supporters and they've now decided that they're going to vote Reform or Plaid because Labour's not in the best interests for people anymore in Wales."While not necessarily supporting Farage, 16-year-old Isobelle and 17-year-old Amber-Rose recognised the Reform leader's appeal.
"Whatever Reform say people might gravitate towards them because it is so new and Nigel Farage is so 'in his own way' that it will appeal to people."We do have strong Labour and Conservative leaders but Nigel Farage does seem to be more prominent," they said.
Other topics that cropped up included the "betrayal" of the working class over benefits reform, and the question of fairness.
Why did Scotland have powers over theAt Werrington near Stoke, one child said they had pressed their cell bell five times to get a plastic cup.
Staff also said there was "simply no time" to make a positive impact on children's lives.Mr Robb, whose organisation supports people in the criminal justice system, said the report "should prompt the government to take urgent action".
"We urge them to ensure that children should only be held in custody as an absolute last resort and to ensure a safe, rehabilitative environment in all YOIs to give young people the best possible chance to change."A massive haul of Mediterranean octopus has helped a Cornish trawler land a catch worth a record £158,000.