#MyFirstElection
What issues matter to you most in the run up to the general election?
#MyFirstElection: As a father of four
Father-of-four Gary, would like a more self-sufficient Britain.
#MyFirstElection: As someone who believes the NHS needs to change
Linda Morgan wants politicians who will change the NHS
#MyFirstElection: As a young athlete
Kate, a young athlete, would like to see investment in sporting facilities
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#MyFirstElection: As a new home owner
Jonny Good, is a new home owner and would like to see a raise to the minimum wage.
#MyFirstElection: As a medical school applicant
Harry, a medical school applicant, would like more funding for the NHS.
#MyFirstElection: As a first time voter
Ewan Sorby, 18, is a first time voter who wants to see a reduction in university fees
#MyFirstElection: As a thriving business owner
Karen Wright, owner of a dog salon in Cardiff, on what matters most to her this election.
#MyFirstElection: As a Scottish voter since the referendum
Simon is a Scottish voter for the first time since the referendum
#MyFirstElection: As a tour guide
John is a Scottish tour guide and wants a prosperous, united Scotland.
#MyFirstElection: As a fish and chip shop owner
Radi, a chip shop owner originally from Bulgaria, says immigrants must work for benefits.
#MyFirstElection: As a new mum
Samantha Thomas is interested in policies which will affect her new baby
#MyFirstElection: Having stopped work due to ill health
Jenny Hutchison wants politicians to prioritise the NHS, in particular GP recruitment.
#MyFirstElection as: A wannabe home owner
Umar Qureshi is interested in policies which will help him get on the property ladder.
#MyFirstElection as: A market trader
Becky, a Dewsbury Market trader, is interested in policies which help the self-employed.
#MyFirstElection as: Someone in between jobs
Jack Wilkinson wants to see polititians making a real difference on the streets.
#MyFirstElection as: A school governor
Nelson wants his children to have greater job opportunities away from home.
#MyFirstElection: As a first-time voter
First-time voter Michelle Riddles says she wants to vote to “make a difference”.
#MyFirstElection: As a boxer
Jimmy, an amateur boxer, wants to see politicians invest in community sports.
#MyFirstElection: As a happy voter
David Moss says he is a “happy voter” because he lives in a “multi-ethnic society”.
#MyFirstElection: As a struggling plasterer
Steve Haymes, a self-employed plasterer, says he is “struggling to make ends meet”.
#MyFirstElection as: A working graduate
Victoria Matthie wants politicians to help young people get onto the property ladder.
#MyFirstElection as: A volunteer
Hannah Patterson is interested in policy that invests in volunteer projects.
#MyFirstElection: As a self-employed person
Donya, a self-employed childminder, is interested in policy focusing on childcare costs.
#MyFirstElection as: A retired person
David Teale wants politicians to provide “value for money” with his retirement income.























