Putney MP Welcomes 20 Sixth Formers to Parliament
Pupils from Ashcroft, Southfields Academy, St Cecilia’s and Putney High attend
Fleur Anderson MP with the sixth formers on their annual work experience day
July 21, 2023
Fleur Anderson recently welcomed 20 sixth formers from schools in her constituency to Parliament for her second annual work experience day. The students were invited from 10 local schools including Southfields Academy, Ashcroft Technology Academy, St Cecilia’s and Putney High School.
The young people spent the day touring Westminster, practising speechwriting, watching a debate in the House of Commons, speaking with the Putney MP about their priorities on what can be done to improve life in Putney, Southfields and Roehampton for young people.
Fleur Anderson MP said, “It was great to meet young people with such interest in how we can improve our community and what happens in Parliament. They had plenty of questions for me and I challenged them to campaign on issues that they raised. I’m sure I’ll be hearing more from them.
“I was extremely impressed by the quality of the questions they had for me and am pleased that they highlighted many issues that I am campaigning on as their key local concerns, including environmental action, active travel, crime and trust in the police, housing and welcoming refugees.”
The annual work experience day was started by the Putney MP to encourage young peoples’ active participation in the democratic process, to bring local issues to the heart of Parliament and provide insight into the work an MP does on behalf of constituents.
Ms Anderson added, “It is important to me that these young people see that I am accountable to them. It was a pleasure to welcome them to Parliament and introduce them to what happens in Westminster, and to illustrate how what happens here impacts us living, working and learning in Putney. One student went away with hopes to one day become an MP, which is fantastic. I’m looking forward to seeing what they achieve in the future for our community and hope that their day in Parliament inspired them.”
The sixth formers inside the Houses of Parliament
During their visit, the students took a tour of the Palace of Westminster, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The students were eager to learn about the legislative process and were encouraged to voice their opinions on matters that affect their generation.
Students discuss with their MP how they can make their area better
They finished the day with a session in which they gave speeches on what they would do to improve their area and spoke on subjects including racial discrimination, political education, potholes, electric vehicles and food waste.
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