Name: Shannon Holland-Houghton

Position: MYP

Constituency: Lincolnshire

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

Ones to do with education and generally linked to young people really. Also, transport costs bug me - we're not adults so why should we pay these prices? Also, I think you should be able to vote at 16.

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

I think in general, young people are stereotyped as bad people and it's wrong - there is a lot of talent not being recognised. Also, I think more events need to be held for young people to go to where they can just have a laugh really.

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

I would like to go round the schools and youth clubs and see what they feel the main issues are and work with them and try and help them as much as possible to combat these issues. Also, I'd like to hold some events where people have a lot of fun and we get recognised positively by the media.

What is your future career ambition?

I would love a career in politics. I think it'd be really exciting and interesting, as well as making a real difference - dealing with stuff that matters. I'm not sure particularly what kind of job yet though.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I'm very inspired by Barack Obama politically - I think he is an amazing public speaker and very motivational - I would love to take tips off him! Also, he has overcome a lot to become President, for example the racial issues and is a modern day representative of the many inspirational campaigners before him looking for racial rights.

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

Drop the voting age to 16 please. Thanks :)

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