Name: Holly-Jade Abbott

Position: MYP

Constituency: Thurrock

Which political issues are you most passionate about?

I am really passionate about political education in schools and cheaper university fees so that everyone has the chance to go.

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

I think that appearance and transport are big issues for young people in my area.

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

I hope to raise awareness of the youth voice and to help young people get their voices heard.

What is your future career ambition?

I hope to become a surgeon.

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

I admire Emma Watson because she has been a good role model for young women, has kept herself out of celebrity trouble and she has continued into higher education instead of living from her fame.

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

That education is one of the most important tools to improve the future!

Additional comments:

I’m not a politician but I am really interested in making a difference for young people.

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