A ten-year-old from Chalfont St.Peter will receive an award for his “tireless” campaigning on youth issues at a House of Commons ceremony this evening.

Archie Hill, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will be awarded ‘Most Inspirational campaigner on youth issues’ at the Kids Count Inspiration Awards Ceremony.

Archie was nominated for the award by Cheryl Gillan, MP for Chesham and Amersham, for his campaigning work to access Translarna - a drug which could allow him to walk for longer.

In January, Archie met David Cameron to present a signed petition calling for access to the drug but discovered last month that a decision on Translarna’s approval had been delayed the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Mrs Gillan said: "This fantastic young man has been a tireless champion for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

“He should be an inspiration to all children for his determination and efforts despite his condition."

Archie received news of the award ten days ago and Louisa Hill – Archie’s mum – confirmed the whole family will be present at the ceremony tonight.

Mrs Hill said: “He is really excited and isn’t really nervous – that’s just not his style.

“It has been a difficult year. There has been a lot of frustration but he keeps going – he is incredible.

“It’s really great to be able to celebrate what he has done.”

Muscular Dystrophy UK say around 2,500 children and adults in the UK have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, almost of which are male.