I AM a keen supporter of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament.

I'm apolitical, not apathetic, when it comes to politicians.

Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs) stand for two years and get the chance to work with MPS, decision makers and youth groups.

We need the people of tomorrow to tell us oldies how they feel.

Not just the silver-spooned ex Eton and Oxbridge brigade, but every school kid who cares and is encouraged by great teachers and inspiring mentors to believe in themselves and others.

I remember telling my robotic careers adviser that I wanted to be a writer.

He said: "Have you thought about the civil service?"

I still shudder now because I realised that they lacked imagination or ambition for any of us. I would have loved to have been given the opportunity to go into politics in this way.

Being passionate about politics is a positive thing.

So, I urge any budding Wirral junior MP in waiting to go for it. Each prospective parliamentarian must come up with a manifesto, which will then be voted on via the Teen Wirral website.

There's a briefing session on November 10.

Elections will be in early 2016.

Hopefuls can get further info from michellelangan@wirral.gov.uk

But, Mr Speaker, I have one gripe about the name of the project.

When shortened, it says UKYP.

Sounds familiar?

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ORDER!

Can someone clear up any confusion with a better title?

Oh Lords!

From the Commons touch to the ermine-clad unelected, this has been a good week for democracy. I never thought I would enthusiastically reach for the remote control to Go Live to the House of Lords on television.

This week’s debates in the packed out chamber, though, were as gripping as any drama.

I kept on channel-hopping to catch the voting on the much maligned Tax Credit reforms.

Like a shock early FA Cup defeat, the results were a real surprise for those who, like me, believed the Lords was just a rest home for party political funders and put-out-to pasture MPs.

At last, the Lords were a-leaping (in time for Christmas) to the defence of the poor – delaying the introduction of the cuts and demanding compensation for the lowest paid. Democracy is alive and kicking, and not snoring.

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WIRRAL is the 14th best place in the UK to live, according to a new Quality of Life survey.

Where, who and what is Wirral?

There is – and always will be – an image problem.

It is certainly a golf haven, and a must for bird (and disused lighthouse) spotters, but is it selling itself short?

I did my own vox-pop (survey) this week and asked some tourists in Liverpool if they were going to see Wirral.

The majority said “where is it?” as I pointed to the other side of the Mersey.

Destination Wirral could define the area better. Wirral needs to boost its identity – certain areas don’t seem to want to be associated with others.

Wirral is a great place for walkers, maritime enthusiasts, wildlife, parks, scenery, sunsets, heritage and cultural attractions, architecture, food and drink, and much more.

It should be celebrated and rebranded. Who wants to be 14th?

I wouldn't go as far to say "Visit NEW Wirral", but you get the picture.

PS: I did inform one American camera-clicking couple that Wirral was to be twinned with Reno.

To which they replied "where’s Reno?" – so we are not the only place with an image problem.

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AND finally… Holy misprint.

A version of the Bible is being auctioned next month.

The 1631 edition is a rare collectors’ item because it features the commandment: "Thou Shalt Commit Adultery."

Divorce lawyers will be queuing up to bid for this timeless tome.

To err is human, to forgive divine has never been more appropriate.

I must confess that this sinful slip-up must be the first real clerical error on record.

Peter Grant