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Hey, My Name is Oli. I Have been in the UKYP for 3 years.
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 and<br />
these prices are ridiculous but even more unfair on those young people<br />
who’s families are on a low income. Unemployment is also another major<br />
issue because a lot of young people in my constituency are unemployed<br />
and not able to use what skills they have in a job – it’s a disgrace<br />
that as a society work is denied to young people.</p>
<p>During your time as an elected member, what do you hope to achieve?<br />
I hope to make it clear that the young people of Shropshire do have a<br />
voice and that we will not be silenced. Our concerns must be heard,<br />
discussed and acted upon by our decision makers whom are<br />
democratically elected.</p>
<p>If you could change one thing about Britain, would it be?<br />
I would make Britain a more meritocratic society because I feel that<br />
the country has become frightened of rewarding someone for their<br />
achievements for fear of offending those who have not achieved. This<br />
has resulted in a ‘rewards for all society’ which is grossly unfair on<br />
those who truly work hard.</p>
<p>Do you feel that the young person in 2011 is listened to?<br />
Young people in 2011 are listened to by their decision makers but very<br />
little comes of what they’ve had to say. We have words but no actions.<br />
0290_835313_o1.jpg "Oli Phillips")
Hey, My Name is Oli. I Have been in the UKYP for 3 years.
Hey, My Name is Oli. I Have been in the UKYP for 3 years.