Princes Councillor - Stephen Morgan

Stephen Morgan

When and why did you first become interested in politics?
I originally wanted to become a doctor but at the age of 17 I suddenly got interested in politics for some unknown reason and decided to do a politics degree at Liverpool University instead of becoming a doctor. The rest is history.

What inspired you to become a councillor?
To help people and improve my local community

Has it been worth it?
Yes it has

What’s your greatest fear and your greatest hope?
Falling off a tall building and not falling off a tall building

What’s the first thing you would do if you ruled the world for a day?
Marry Sandra Bullock

What single thing would most improve your area?
Create a community facility at the old Lillian Baylis school which would include sport facilities

What fictional character do you identify with, and why?
Dr Gibbons from neighbours as I look like him.

What’s your favourite film?
The man who knew too little starring Bill Murray. It is a rubbish film but it is so bad it is good

What does your council do particularly well?
All the officers I have had dealings with so far have been very helpful, it is just sometimes the answers are not so helpful.

What do you consider your greatest political triumph?
Winning the election in 2006

What is the biggest problem with local government today?
Local government powers are not very great and most of the money comes from central government as a handout. If local councils had more power and raised all their own money things would be better.

How would you solve it?
Change the laws on councils and funding

Who is your political hero, and why?
The guy who stood in front of the tank in Tiananmen square as it shows balls.

When and where are you most happy?
Watching TV on the sofa with my partner after eating a nice meal and feeling full.

What’s your theme song?
You’re the best around from the Karate Kid movie

What one book would you take with you to a desert island?
“How to get off a desert island in 5 easy steps” by JH Houston

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