A young Carshalton girl got the chance to visit Downing Street last week.

Ava Brooks, was invited to a special Christmas party hosted by Starlight Children's Foundation where she met the chancellor George Osborne.

The seven year old, who suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, was among a group of 40 seriously and terminally ill children who were invited.

Miss Brooks visited along with her father Ian on December 11.

To refer a child for a Starlight wish or to make a donation, visit www.starlight.org.uk.