AS MPs deliberated over a new Speaker for the House of Commons, the political spotlight fell on Chorley where an election took place to another parliament -- personally endorsed by the Prime Minister.
The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, was the venue for the UK Youth Parliament elections.
Six Lancashire MYPs -- Members of the Youth Parliament -- were chosen by young people throughout the county.
They are: Hilary Harvey, of Skelmersdale; Beth Ward, of Bickerstaffe; Lee Bradshaw, of Preston; Dawn Musson, of Poulton-le-Fylde; Charlotte O'Horo, of Burnley; and Alex Mugan, of Accrington.
Liz Turley, of Highfield Road North, Chorley, was elected as a delegate.
John Clark, of the youth and community service, said: "Liz stood as an MP but was was not elected.
"We want to try and build up a network of support and use it as a basis to set up a Lancashire Youth Parliament.
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