I live in a rural area, and sometimes it feels like young people who live further away from bigger towns and cities get forgotten. Transport is a big issue for me. If you can’t drive and there aren’t good buses, it can be hard to meet friends, get to activities, have a part-time job or access services. I want to become an MSYP so young people in rural communities can have a stronger voice. I’d like to raise issues about transport, activities and opportunities, but I also want to hear what other young people think the priorities should be. I haven’t done anything like this before, which is partly why I’m standing. I think politics and decision-making should include ordinary young people, not just people who already know how everything works.