AN MP has praised his constituency during a Parliamentary debate for its performance in youth social mobility in England and Wales.
Bolton West and Atherton MP Chris Green was pleased to discover that his area ranked 71st out of 533 constituencies and 9th out of 75 in the North West.
A Westminster Hall debate last Wednesday was organised by Leigh MP Jo Platt and focused on improving social mobility for those living in the North West.
During the debate Mr Green urged councils to do more to support local businesses.
Mr Green said: “It’s fantastic to see Bolton West and Atherton rank 9th out of the 75 North West constituencies for social mobility, showing that our constituency offers great chances of success for its local residents.
“However, today’s challenge is for our local council leadership to ensure that we keep those who have achieved social mobility within our communities, so that they can support local business, reinvest back into our area and provide inspiration for others.
“This is why during the debate, I called on the council to find ways to encourage those who achieve success in our constituency, remain in our constituency."
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