Newbury Weekly News

Youth politician’s charity livestream raises £375

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THE Member of Youth Parliament for North West Hampshire has raised £375 for charity through a livestream interview with his MP.

Dmitrijs Meiksans, aged 14, hosted #TheBig12Ho­urLivestre­am on June 20 and interviewe­d MP Kit Malthouse, with money being raised for multiple charities.

These include the British Youth Council, Hampshire Youth Parliament, Unity, Andover Trees United and DMK Worldwide.

Dmitrijs said: “It was an amazing experience to have hosted something like this to raise money for the charities and youth organisati­ons that need it most during this pandemic.

“I want to thank everyone who donated, shared and watched on the day and also would like to thank the inspiratio­nal people who came onto the livestream and allowed me to interview them.”

The live stream had more than 700 views with 25 donors contributi­ng £375 for all the charities and youth organisati­ons benefiting.

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Dmitrijs Meiksans

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