Sophie
Age: 21
From: Essex
Occupation: Politics student

A member of the Young Conservatives, Sophie is outspoken about her political views and is a regular commentator in the national media. She is also a keen footballer.

Who is a great leader?
The best example of a leader I can think of, who is actually my personal idol since I was a child, is Margaret Thatcher.

What makes a great leader?
You have to be strong, I don’t give into this consensus nonsense, we want conviction. If you know you’re right, you’re right. You have to be confident in what you’re doing, share your ideas with everybody and just be yourself. Be a normal person, don’t try and be someone you’re not because it just never works out in the end.

What qualities do you have that will help you win Rise and Fall?
I can win Rise and Fall because I’m really personable, a lot of people tend to gravitate to me. I’m a natural born leader. I’m really strong, I don’t care what anyone else thinks of me at all. I’m intelligent and I’m extremely active. I’m a well-rounded person so I think I’ve got it in the bag.