29 September 2007
Celebrities should become role models for young people and speak out against drugs, the Prime Minister has told a citizens jury meeting in central London, the Prime Minister said today.
Mr Brown criticised famous people who thought they were "above the law" and called on friends, neighbours and people who have a "national standing" to act as positive role models for young people.
He said that Dame Kelly Holmes has agreed to support an initiative to address the use of illegal drugs among young people.
The PM’s comments came at the latest citizen jury event in London.Teachers, children and social care workers attended similar events in Leeds, Portsmouth and Birmingham - with each session linked by satellite.
People were being asked their views on children’s services, with the answers being used to help draw up a 10-year plan.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister also pledged to take Britain’s schools to the next level and make them "world class".
"We’ve moved our schools from being below average to being above average. We’ve now got to make them world class, giving every child an education personal to their needs in future years to come."
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