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Name: Emily Martin
Status: Deputy MYP
Constituency: Kent

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about education for special needs children. I believe that they deserve a better system than at the moment. I believe in individual provision suited to a child's needs. I am also passionate about the environment and am very interested in reducing the effects of climate change.

What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?

For people in my area I feel that it is mainly environmental issues that there is most interest in. This is because anything from deforestation to paper recycling sparks an interest and almost always enthusiasm.

What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?

During my term of office I hope to give my best to all campaigns, that I agree with, proposed by UKYP but specifically I want to gain a better understanding of the policy concerning special needs children and from there move on to discuss other alternatives.

What is your future career ambition?

My future career ambition is at the moment spit between becoming a leading politician or a psychiatrist for youth and children in secure units.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I admire Nelson Mandela for his determination in fighting apartheid. His refusal to be grouped together in one lesser group and to stand up for his beliefs is, I believe, a great characteristic.

If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be?

Times are changing and policies need to change with them. Try not to become so tied up in red tape that gets nothing done.

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