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Name:
Jamie Richards
Status: MYP
Constituency:
Wales

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

Firstly, I am passionate about the identity cards because countless times I have been ridiculed or made to pay full price on buses and trains etc. as I look older than I am. I think it's unfair and I have tried getting hold of an identity card but found this very difficult. Secondly, I disagree with the fees for university. I understand why it has to be so expensive, but surely the government should do something about it? And with the loans, would you like to be starting life off with a massive debt on your shoulders?

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

I feel that the biggest issue in my constituency is bullying. I think this because in a lot of schools bullying is a very big issue, and not much is being done to resolve it.

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

In my term of office I hope to keep everyone I represent aware of up-to-date issues that may concern them and also use my position to voice any concerns they may have. I also hope to make more people aware of and promote children's rights.

What is your future career ambition?

My future career ambition is to become a solicitor or something involving law. I am highly interested in law, and also English, so I'd also like to be an English teacher.

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

My message to the government would be to abolish tuition fees. On one hand I do understand why they need tuition fees but I also feel they should try and find another way, because I would guess that there are a lot of really intelligent people out there that either simply can not go to university because of the price or are put off by it. I personally want to go to university, but do find the huge debt I'll face at the end of it very off-putting.

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