John Loughton
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| Born | John Roddy Loughton August 17, 1987 North Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| Residence | Edinburgh |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | Big John |
| Alma mater | University of Stirling |
| Title | Chairperson of the Scottish Youth Parliament |
| Known for | Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack |
John Roddy Loughton (born August 17th, 1987) is a youth voice activist and the current chairperson of the Scottish Youth Parliament who became prominent when he appeared on and won[1] the Channel 4 reality show Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack in 2008.
As an individual and through the Scottish Youth Parliament, John is committed to improving the lives and rights for young people across the country as well as campaigning to highlight the injustices and inequalites that currently exist in society.
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[edit] Biography
After attending Inchview Primary School, the majority of John's High School life was as Criagroyston Community High. He then went on to Study an Honours Degree in Politics and Sociology at the University of Stirling. However John chose to put his studies on hold in 2007 to focus on other things.
From North Edinburgh, John has committed his life to fighting for change and progress on a number of issues he believes passionately about. From a community and city level right through to a global level, John has racked up an extensive list of achievements, projects and events.
[edit] Achievements and Positions Held
- Winner of Channel 4/E4's Big Brother Celebrity Hijack 2008
- Chairman of the Scottish Youth Parliament
- Commissioner on the Commission for Scottish Devolution
- Vice Convener of the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Children and Young People
- Co-founder of the North Edinburgh Young People's Forum
- Director, YouthLink Scotland
- Director, North Edinburgh Trust
- 2004 Edinburgh Evening News Award winner for "Community Involvement"
- Represented the United Kingdom to the European Union Presidency Summit
