BOLTON Council's deputy leader Cllr Linda Thomas visited Bolton School to talk to pupils.

She delivered a thought-provoking talk to pupils, covering topics including why she became a councillor, her specific job description, and particular projects with which she has been involved.

Cllr Thomas then proceeded with a question and answer session, in which the boys challenged her on issues as wide ranging as the future of Bolton town centre to tackling extremism.

A school spokesman said: "In all cases Cllr Thomas offered specific answers and said that Bolton was meeting the challenges head on. All in all, the boys gained an excellent knowledge of how local politics works and what they need to do if they would like to pursue a career in the political arena."