Boris calls for music amnesty

BORIS JOHNSON has launched an "instrument amnesty" to get more young people involved in music.

The Mayor wants Londoners to donate unused instruments, which will be handed out through charities.The amnesty, called No Strings Attached, is aimed at enabling as many young people as possible to have access to an instrument. Mr Johnson said: "I can think of no better place than London, with our world-class facilities and thriving live scene to engage young people in music."

Today a breakfast summit was being held at City Hall with guests including cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who pledged an instrument.