Name: Chantel Birtwistle

Position: MYP

Constituency: Oldham

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

Currently young people in the media though I take great interest in any issues concerning young people. 

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

There are several current issues in my constituency including transport, the image of young people, young people and mental and sexual health and education.

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

During my term of office I hope to have shared the views of the young people in my area as well as expressing my own opinions on relevant issues and hopefully create new or varied views and opinions on political issues affecting young people.

What is your future career ambition?

I would love to go into something art based such as interior design or architecture but I would also like to serve in the armed forces (on the peaceful side of course).

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

Difficult question but I would have to say someone who’s currently had a big impact on improving other peoples' situations such as Joanna Lumley, or the new Youth Mayor of Oldham as he’s been a great inspiration to many young people.

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

LISTEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE! LISTEN TO YOUR COUNTRY! Just listen… and you can hear what the people want instead of telling the people what they can have.

Additional comments:

Think positive. Smile. And if things go wrong, laugh at it and try again.

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