LOOK out William Hague - Blackpool teenager Mike Ramsden is after your job.

The youngster is preparing to take the world of politics by storm and revolutionise the Conservative Party in one fell swoop.

While many a Tory still feels disheartened about the disastrous election result in May, it has inspired the 16-year-old to take the bull by the horns and start a campaign to save the ailing party.

His first step has been to set up a revolutionary Young Conservative group, complete with its own manifesto.

Mike, who lost the mock election held at his school - Highfield High - a day before the General Election, believes youngsters need help now so they can create their own views on politics instead of just following in the beliefs of their parents.

Speaking to the Citizen, Mike said: "That is the only way we can swing Blackpool back to the Conservatives.

"The trouble is kids see politics as boring and stuffy, so we need to give them an incentive to join such an organisation."

It was with this theory in mind that he has accepted the role of chairman of the group, the advantages of which will include discount cards for leading shops, plenty of social events and football teams.

"Being a member of a political party should be something to be enjoyed, not seen as a chore," added Mike, who wants to take over Michael Jack's safe Fylde seat when the MP retires.

"I see this as a way of revolutionising the party, and this is the best time to do it.

"We need to incorporate a new theme into the party, a bit like Labour have under Tony Blair."

Mike, who has aspirations to become Conservative Party leader one day, plans to take his idea all the way to the top.

"Perhaps one day I can show my plans to William Hague and get his views," he added.

Fylde MP Michael Jack, himself a former national chairman of the Young Conservatives, commented: "It is most heartening is see new enthusiasm for the party following the election.

"We have many youngsters who work very hard for us and their efforts were clearly visible in the Kilnhouse local by-election."

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