RICHMONDSHIRE MP William Hague met the voters of tomorrow when he took part in a school event.

The former Conservative Party leader spoke on the theme of citizenship to students at Northallerton College and answered questions on topics including university admissions and Civil Service job cuts.

The visit was part of a scheme called Countdown, mainly designed as a bridge for 300 14-year-olds who transferred from Allertonshire School, two months early to give them a good start in preparing for GCSEs.