by Ryan Denyer
Name: Simon Kirby
Age: 45 (but thinks he is 17)
Favourite Bands: Iron Maiden, Pendulum, Beatles, Rolling Stones
Favourite Sport: Football - Whitehawk FC & Brighton & Hove Albion
Family: Wife and 6 children, between 7-18 years old
Simon Kirby is the MP for the Brighton Kemptown constituency, which also includes parts of east Brighton and Peacehaven. He is a member of the Conservative Party, led by current Prime Minister David Cameron. Simon also helped set up Brighton based radio station Juice FM. Simon has been a long life Brighton and Hove Albion fan and finds time to watch them occasionally.
Q1: Are you usually late?
A1: (Laughs) No, it’s just one of those days.
Q2: Since being elected as MP what do you see as your main priorities?
A2: Well my main priorities are young people and debt. I want to do my best, I just wish I had a magic wand!
Q3: Where do you see the future of youth services?
A3: Youth services and education are very important and it stops teenagers from hanging around street corners.
Q4: Have you found it hard to agree with the Liberal Democrats?
A4: We spend much time arguing with the Liberal Democrats, especially about arranged marriages. A lot of things are hard.
Q5: Have you met David Cameron? Is he nice?
A5: David is very charismatic. He is a likeable person and down to earth.
Q6: How do we contact you if we have any issues?
A6: You can contact me by phone or e-mail, I am also happy to see you at your home or you can come along to a surgery (a help desk where you can go in, say your problem and Simon will see what he can do, the nearest surgery is in Moulsecoomb)
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