Name: Joshua Achumba

Position: Deputy MYP

Constituency: Bury

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

The political issues I am most passionate about are the image of young people which has been misrepresented in the public. For instance, most press stories of young people are mostly negative. This isn’t right and needs to be changed.

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

I feel that the biggest issue in my constituency is transportation. Young people are saying that fares are too high and that some are even charged adult fare.

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

I hope to see to it that the image of young people is changed and that I will fulfil the role of being their voice. I also hope that the society begins to see us in a positive way.

What is your future career ambition?

My career ambition is to be an actor or designer and work in America in the designing business. I also want to be a good role model to my peers and to be someone young people can look up to.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I admire Sir Alan Sugar because he started from one of the poorest places in London but was determined to progress in life and is now a very wealthy man also working in the House of Lords. He is also making an impact in people’s lives through his programme ‘The Apprentice’, giving people that drive and developing their talents.

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

By making more opportunities for empowerment for young people will help prevent social issues and problems like gun crime and knife crime as the minds of young people will be open to new possibilities.

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