Stuart Andrew, MP for Pudsey, is supporting the launch of Chance to be Chancellor 2012 and is calling on schools and young people in Pudsey 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 the UK.

Running until the 20th February, participants can enter into a national competition to win great prizes and visit HM Treasury in London.

To find out more and get involved visit: www.chancetobechancellor.org.uk

Stuart Andrew MP said: “I welcome the launch of Chance to be Chancellor 2012 and feel it is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain an understanding of the processes involved in making important economic decisions.  I am sure that the experience gained will be both valuable and enjoyable and would encourage all those young people from our constituency and throughout the UK with an interest in politics to get involved and take advantage of this initiative.”