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They believe in The Youth of Today, do you? 



Name: Jess Hanson

Position: MYP

Constituency:
East Sussex

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about equal rights, the environment, and all things that branch off of these two issues.

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

In our youth cabinet, we constructed a survey whilst elections were being held. The results showed that young people in East Sussex care about drugs, places to go and things to do, and the issue of smoking, which is out first campaign.

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

I hope to achieve all three of elected campaigns, along with Liam and Hannah, the other to MYPs in East Sussex. I also plan to make progress on my own personal campaigns, which I was elected on.

What is your future career ambition?

Only being 14 I haven’t completely made up my mind. However, anything to do with science interests me, and ultimately being an astronaut. Politics and Youth Parliament has further opened my mind to being a politician and may be even the prime minister one day.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I’m not too sure I admire anyone, but if I had to choose a person to be for the day, I’d be Gordon Brown, do a great job, and give him a run for his money!

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

Young people are interested in democracy, hence why there is 400 MYPs, all with at the least 1 deputy, and in addition there are youth cabinets and councils backing them up in the local LEAs. Therefore, maybe we should get more of say in how to run this country?

Additional comments:

I love my role as an MYP. It keeps me on my toes and keeps me uber busy... I can’t wait for the annual sitting!

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