A FORMER Liverpool Daily Post paperboy has been recruited by rock star Bono to head up his anti-poverty crusade.

Wirral-born Michael Elliott, who has since become editor of Time International and deputy managing editor of Time magazine, was yesterday announced as the new president and chief executive of One – the charity co-founded by the U2 frontman.

The charity presses governments to help communities in the poorest parts of the world and campaigns for better healthcare. Mr Elliott said: “I am honoured and thrilled to be joining an organisation which has already done so much in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.

“For years, I have watched One’s founders and leaders do amazing, vital work and I could not be more proud to be joining them and One’s millions of dedicated members.”

Mr Elliot grew up in Bebington, but his parents hailed from Anfield and his father taught at Balliol Road school, in Bootle, for 40 years.

Welcoming the former Wirral Grammar School pupil’s appointment, Bono said: “Communicating success stories is one of our top priorities.

“Mike is a great communicator, as well as an inspiring leader.

“Brain power is more important than passion in the fight against extreme poverty, but he has both.”