Taliesin Evans

Candidate Statement: My name is Taliesin. I was born and bred in Torfaen. I would like to become an WYP Member due to the fact I am passionate about politics, and my local community and have been for some time. My key issues include a better funding system for schools, since church schools like mine, don’t get as much funding, just because it is a church school. Teacher recruitment and retention, the purchase of educational equipment and vital building maintenance are pressing issues. I am very concerned about alcohol and drug abuse, which is a big problem in Torfaen. I have seen lots of young people drinking alcohol or vaping, which puts me at a sense of unease when I think about it. I also want to work with the YS to develop policies that reduce the impact of poverty on young people in Torfaen. Please vote for me!