He added: "It's vital that more young people are encouraged to get involved in politics and make their voices heard.
"I just hope that the punitive actions of the Electoral Commission don't put my generation off engaging in our democracy."
He maintained that he was "completely innocent" of making false declarations in relation to a £675,315 donation from Vote Leave
Mr Grimes, a 25-year-old former fashion student from County Durham
Very legal and very cool!!