On Thursday 4th February 2010, over 1,350 young people (14-19 years old) from across the North West took part in the biggest youth conference outside London, discussing the Political, Economic and Citizenship issues that affect their daily lives.

The event was hosted by Jane Hill BBC News and guests included Dawn Butler MP (Minister for Young Citizens), Baroness Warsi (Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action), Alvin Hall (TV Financial Guru), Jim Hancock (Former BBC NW Political Editor), Neville Richardson (CEO, Co-operative Financial Services), Geoff Thompson MBE (Executive Chairman, Youth Charter) and Diane Modahl (former Olympic Athlete).



Please find a report from the event from young people from the Burnage Multi Agency Group and the Media Trust below.


For more information on the Media Trust please see: Media Trust Website