Christopher Pincher says young people in Tamworth should be given the “Chance to be Chancellor” and share their opinions on the Youth Budget 2012
Tamworth’s Member of Parliament, Christopher Pincher, is supporting the launch of “Chance to be Chancellor 2012” and is calling on schools and young people in Tamworth to take up in the challenge to learn about, and share their opinions on, Budget 2012. Run by the Citizenship Foundation, in partnership with Aviva, Chance to be Chancellor is open to all 14-18 year olds across Britain.
Mr. Pincher said:
“I think it is very important that young people have the opportunity to learn more about taxation and spending policies and the chance to have their say. They will also be able to discover how the decisions they make as Chancellor affect them and their families.”
The challenge is running until the 20th February, participants can enter into a national competition to win great prizes and visit HM Treasury in London. Last year 3000 young people across the country got involved and published their views on the first ever Youth Budget.
To find out more and get involved Herald readers should visit:
www.chancetobechancellor.org.uk
