Rebecca Lo - MYP for New Forest & Test Valley (West Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
The changes that the government are making that may affect NHS patients. Such as heart condition sufferers, where certain heart ward facilities may be closing when they are most needed.
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
The biggest issue I have for young people in my constituency is the rising university fees that may affect their futures. This may seclude to an increase in the amount of unemployment.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
During my term of office I hope to assist youths of my constituency by raising issues that they may be facing to find solutions, and moreover to ensure that the youths of today are happy.
What is your future career ambition? I would like to pursue a career in law.

 

Hector Prieto - DMYP for New Forest & Test Valley (West Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
I believe transport is a serious issue, as a lot of children I have talked to have ranked this as their highest issue, because of the amount youth have to pay to go on buses.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
To make a difference and influence decision makers.
What is your future career ambition?
To take Law at University, and successful become a barrister.
Which public figure do you most admire and why?
Nelson Mandela, because of the courage and determination he showed, to help the people of his country.
If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be?
Yes you have to make cuts, but you should take action in a slower and more reasonable way for the people of Britain.

 

Benjamin Farnes - MYP for Winchester, Eastleigh & Basingstoke (West Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
Young people deserve the right to access public transport at fair prices, I believe that public transport should be more accessible and that financial help should be given to those seeking further education. I’m also appalled that the government have removed the university cap on fees, which means that students are facing up to £9000 pounds a year tuition fees. This is disgraceful as University should be a place of academic potential not the financially privilege.
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
Public transport costs are a recurring problem as well as the university tuition fees- both these issues have always been issues for young people and I feel it isn’t fair that we should face this. Also, people have said to me that they’re fed up of the ‘stereotypical’ image of young people in the media.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
I hope to tackle the image of young people in the media by involving young people in projects which give a positive impression to the general public. I want to talk to transport companies and see if there is a solution to the growing financial pressure felt by young people to access education.
What is your future career ambition?
I hope to become a teacher in history and with that experience to go into politics and become an influential politician!
Which public figure do you most admire and why?
I have many different people that I admire for different reasons. I admire Tony Blair as well as the Betty Boothroyd who was the speaker from 1992- 2000. I also respect Margaret Thatcher for becoming the first female P.M, as well as Queen Elizabeth I who fought to become Britain’s Greatest Monarch. I also like Jeremy Clarkson for his comments which do make me laugh!
If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be?
Without taking a party political view, to think clearly about the implications the cuts have throughout society. To secure economic recovery before slashing at public services- to ensure the most vulnerable in society are protected- especially young people.

 

Stephen Goodall - DMYP for Winchester, Eastleigh & Basingstoke (West Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
The political issue I’m most passionate about is the promotion of Business, Enterprise & Innovation in schools, as its fundamental to have more teenagers having an entrepreneurial ambition to create small businesses, which in the future will create jobs, prosperity, skills and stimulate economic growth, thus opening the UK for business and investment and making Britain an economic powerhouse.
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
The biggest issue is youth unemployment which may continue to rise in the future as the public services are being cut, which may lead young people being forgotten and ignored.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
I hope to achieve to devolve more powers to young people to decide how their community is managed and what amenities they want. Also I want to campaign to lower the voting age to 16 and increase trust in politics, in addition I will support the change to the voting system to AV. Also I want to promote sustainable development through the use of renewable energy.
What is your future career ambition?
My ambition is to become a future Prime Minister and create a society based on the principles of fairness, social justice, equal opportunities, aspiration and active participation.
Which public figure do you most admire and why?
I admire the former PM Clement Atlee as he did so much with so little, as he revolutionised socialism by creating the welfare state and the NHS.
If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be?
To go ahead with High speed 2 as it will drive economic growth, create jobs, improve infrastructure and break the north and south divide.

 

Jessica Thew - MYP for Fareham, Gosport & Havant (East Hampshire)

 

Charley Hall - DMYP for Fareham, Gosport & Havant (East Hampshire)

 

Taylor Luke - MYP for Hart, Rushmoor & East Hampshire (East Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
Transport for young adults and more choices for young people in my constituency.
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
I think it would be transport because young people on their way to school / work aren’t able to do so because of prices or other reasons.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
Hopefully changing some of the little things that only really affect my area and getting more activities for young people to do. Also lowering transport prices and probably Uni fees.
What is your future career ambition?
Don’t really know at this stage but my options are wide I have looked into: medicine, politics and law.
Which public figure do you most admire and why?
It’s too hard to specify.
If there was one message you could send to the government, what would it be?
Don’t automatically assume that because were young that we don’t deserve a voice because we probably know a lot more than you think.

 

Lucinda Rhodes - DMYP for Hart, Rushmoor & East Hampshire (East Hampshire)

Which political issues are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about public transport for young people, and the increasing university tuition fees!
What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in your constituency?
I feel the biggest issue for young people in my constituency is not getting their voice heard, lots of people have problems with public transport and many people just need a way of voicing their concerns.
What do you hope to achieve during your term of office?
During my term of office I hope to try and find out what it is people in my constituency really care about, what things they want to change/improve and actually try and make some of those things happen!
What is your future career ambition?
My future career ambition is to study Maths and Physics at University before joining the RAF as a Pilot.
Which public figure do you most admire and why?
I admire a lot of public figures, and each for different things - I admire Margaret Thatcher for being the first female PM, Barack Obama for being the first black President, Martin Luther King, Jr. for everything he achieved and tried to achieve, Jane Austin for all the wonderful works she brought us and many more people.