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Name: Emily Harvey
Status: MYP
Constituency: Staffordshire

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

The political issue I feel quite passionate about is equal opportunities for young people. I believe in this because young people, no matter what race, sex or if they have a disability, should be treated the same and given the same access to things.

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

I feel the biggest issue in my constituency is the negative image of young people in the media. If young people know that they are getting the attention (newspapers) they'll do it again.

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

I hope to achieve a better press image for young people and to show that young people can get attention for positive things as well as negative.

What is your future career ambition?

My future career ambition is to become a youth worker because I want to see positive outcomes from young people and be there to support and listen to young people.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I won't lie but the only "famous" person I admire is Sharon Osbourne. This is because during her childhood she went through a lot and as an adult went through a rough time. I understand she hasn't always had a positive image, but for what she does (she now helps charities and raises money) I think she should be looked up to.

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

Listen to young people and take in what they have to say, because they are the future! What they have to say is just as important as a 40 year old.

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