Haringey youth forum sees democracy in action at City Hall

12.28.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 18th Jun 2003

Young people from the Haringey Youth Forum visited City Hall to watch the London Assembly grill the Mayor about his latest activities and decisions.

Lynne Featherstone, Liberal Democrat assembly member and Haringey councillor, had invited the children from Hornsey, Highgate Wood and Gladesmore schools to hear Ken Livingstone quizzed on topics such as London's Olympics bid and the Tube.

The 15 young students saw how the Assembly, part of London's new regional government, keeps a watchful eye on the Mayor by examining his activities and questioning his decisions.

Lynne Featherstone said: "It has been a pleasure to show these young people around the home of London democracy. They showed such enthusiasm when I gave a talk to the Forum about transport in London that I was delighted to invite them back to City Hall to find out about the Assembly and how we keep an eye on the Mayor.

"I hope it encouraged them to continue their lively interest in politics – maybe they will be inspired to become London Assembly members of the future!"