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-------------------------------------------------------- Which political issues are you most passionate about? The involvement of young people in ALL decision-making! I am a massive fan of the National Youth Agency and Local Government Association's Hear By Right Standards and believe that every single local authority should sign up to them. I've written articles on this topic for national magazines, passion is not the word! I come from a Borough full of examples of good practice, young people have a lot to say about everything and I think that they should be listened to always, not out of choice but out of necessity! What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency? Housing is a big issue; affordable housing in the future for today's young people in Kensington and Chelsea is a massive issue and worry. Stop and Search is also an issue for our young people, as well as the issue of knives and carrying them. Many young people do not know their rights with regards to the law on knives and stop and search and so it is becoming an issue for young people to understand where they stand. What do you hope to achieve during your term of office? A greater awareness amongst young people of the UKYP and of the different avenues that are available to them in order to participate more in decision making. What is your future career ambition? I want to be the first fashion designer to sit in the House of Commons! Which public figure do you most admire and why? I admire a lot of people; I get my inspiration from all over the place! The individual I most admire isn't a public figure, she's my Youth Participation Officer Alwyne Colley! Like me she is passionate about the involvement of young people. She always speaks her mind and is never afraid to back down! Whenever I have lost faith in political systems she's always there to remind me to keep on chiselling away! If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be? Encourage today's young people to become the leaders of tomorrow. Actions speak louder than words. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- East
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