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Name: Shannon Taggart

Position: MYP

Constituency:
Stoke-on-Trent

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Which political issues are you most passionate about?

I am passionate about stopping the long term ignorance this generation has on the issue of climate change. Many people exaggerate how bad the topic is, but how many of them are actually doing something to make a difference? Another subject I feel strong about is presumptions of different age groups on youth, in particular teenagers. The media only tells you about bad things that a minority of the age group do, which then gives a bad impression on the whole. This stereotyping needs to end.

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

Drugs and their shocking availability are particularly bad in the city because our youth is becoming less focussed on their future and ambition and would rather turn to a life of drugs, alcohol and no qualifications. True, live while you’re young, but not to these extremes, perspectives should be changed.

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

To actually have done something to benefit everyone in my city or on a broader scale. I don’t want my being an MYP to be a fruitless effort. Plus I hope to have fun whilst in office and meeting many new friends.

What is your future career ambition?

Currently I am considering taking Sciences and Psychology on at college as I have a fascination with medicine and how it helps, also how the human mind works. I hope to go into Forensics or Criminal Analysis. 

Which public figure do you most admire and why?

J.K.Rowling. She created her first amazing story whilst living off barely any money at all and raising a child. Her imagination and determination is admirable and I aspire to become as successful if not more, than her. However, if I come even close in any aspect of her work, I  would see that as an achievement in itself.

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

J.K.Rowling. She created her first amazing story whilst living off pennies and raising a child. Her imagination and determination are admirable and I aspire to have success in whatever path I choose to even a fraction of hers. Stephenie Meyer and Alan Carr are pretty fabulous too.

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