NUMBER 10 Downing Street and flagship BBC children's TV programme Blue Peter have joined forces to launch a competition asking children across the country what it means to be growing up in the UK.
This coincides with the launch of a new Downing Street website for young people, providing interesting and fun information about how the
Prime Minister and the Government work, and the history of No 10.
In the My UK competition, youngsters are being invited to come up with a film idea that illustrates how they see life in the UK in the 21st century.
The three winners will attend a reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister.
The overall winner will have their film made and put up on the No10 website. They will bring their classmates to a private Downing Street screening of their film in front of the Prime Minister, and have it broadcast on Blue Peter.
Ellesmere Port-born Children's Minister Beverley Hughes, Blue Peter editor Richard Marson and presenter Konnie Huq will judge the entries, and select one winner from each of the three age categories. The runners-up will receive Blue Peter goodies.
Tony Blair said: 'I hope as many young people as possible, from across the UK take part in this competition. It's a great chance to tell people about the lives you, your family and friends lead, and about what growing up in the UK means to you.
'I'm looking forward to seeing your film ideas and meeting the winners at No 10.'
Deadline for entries is Monday, October 23, and the winners will be announced on the Prime Minister's website for young people, www.youngpeople.pm.gov.uk, in early November.
The site provides a great opportunity for children to interact and engage with the Prime Minister and his office in a wide range of activities, including online quizzes.
