I met with Ben Lomas, Youth Parliament Member and a pupil at Rainford High, and Morgan Lamb, a Deputy Member of the Youth Parliament and student from Hope Academy.

We discussed priority issues affecting young people in St Helens borough – including access to affordable public transport, leisure facilities, and mental health support as well as homelessness, and knife crime.

I was impressed with both Morgan and Ben’s understanding of youth issues and their drive to make a difference. They have important roles representing young people in the borough, and I look forward to seeing the impact they have during their time in office.