Children quiz their MP

PRIMARY school children studying democracy from Ancient Greece to modern times wrote to their MP, then got to ask him questions faceto-face about his work.

The Year 6 pupils at Abbotswood Primary School spent last term studying a topic called How do we Live Together?

They studied Ancient Greek civilisation and how the past has shaped democratic society today.

To finish the topic they invited Thornbury & Yate MP Luke Hall to the school in January.

Head of School Sarah Willoughby said: "After writing him letters at the end of Term 2, we couldn’t wait to meet him in person and have the opportunity to ask him about life as an MP.

"He very kindly replied to every child’s letter about the issues that they feel most affect Yate.

"We are very grateful that he took the time out of his busy schedule to not only acknowledge our letters but to come and teach us about the day-to-day life of a member of parliament too.

"We look forward to (hopefully!) seeing some of his promises put into action!"