Name: James Clark
Status: MYP
Constituency: Suffolk

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about issues concerning Homeland issues. These include things such as Immigration, the NHS, Prisons and the Justice system. But education is also a key issue that I feel extremely strongly about.

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

For young people in my constituency as with most rural areas in the UK there is a lack of facilities specifically for young people. However through Halesworth Crime Prevention Panel have become involved in many projects that try to include young people in making decisions about what they want. But drugs are also a problem, and that young people should be warned of the effects from a younger age.

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

I hope to help get more facilities or projects up and running for young people all over North Suffolk. But to also spread these projects to other parts of Suffolk and the UK. I would also like to possibly lay the ground works for future MYPs in North Suffolk.

What is your future career ambition?

I wish to in the future become a Politician. I know it sounds corny but it is true. There are a lot of things I want to see changed, but are not really the jurisdiction of the General Public. But by entering the Youth Parliament it will give an insight into the world of politics, and hopefully develop good relations with MPs ready for when I leave University and enter the realms of Politics.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I don't really have one. Although I do have great respect for the Royal Family. Simply because in this world of politics it is more and more difficult for Royal Families to maintain any real presence. But as far as international relations are concerned the Royal Family is the best asset we have. Our monarch is probably the most respected anywhere and with thousands of visitors to the UK each year to visit places such as the Tower of London and Windsor our economy has a lot to thank the Royal Family for.

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

My message would be: Do not generalise young people. The majority of young people are good, law abiding citizens and have a lot to offer to our nation, but by alienating them and talking about the increasing amount of anti-social behaviour amongst young people is not good. Not enough is said about the anti-social behaviour shown by drunken adults rolling out of clubs at two in the morning. Young people are our future. Do not turn them against the government and other adults.

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