One of the things I enjoy most about my role as MP is visiting schools across the constituency to meet with pupils of all ages and backgrounds. It is encouraging to hear how engaged young people are in the political world, and I am always met with a broad range of really interesting questions about the issues of today, the challenges of politics, as well as the wider issues surrounding government and democracy.
As such, I was pleased to meet with students at Haydon School in Northwood Hills this morning to take part in a ‘Question Time’ inspired Q&A. A whole variety of topics were covered, including electoral reform, immigration policy and local issues, such as Council Tax.
I am always delighted to see how many young people want to study and engage with politics, and that schools are providing the opportunity for them to do this, whether that’s through the curriculum or by facilitating visits such as this. I’m grateful to Mr Jones, Mr Gosling and Mr Farrow for their help in arranging the visit, and of course the students for taking the time to meet with me.
