8:20am Sunday 20th December 2009
BOLTON South East MP Brian Iddon joined young people at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the success of a Barnardo’s project urging them to vote.
At a reception, Dr Iddon spoke to the youngsters and heard about issues that are important to them, such as homelessness and street crime. They were given the opportunity to make a pledge to engage with young people.
He said: “I regularly visit schools in my constituency to hold question-and-answer sessions and I am a strong supporter of local organisations who seek to help young people.”
Barnardo’s Do Politix project has also increased young people’s self-esteem, skills, and aspirations.
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