Pupils put their MP through his paces with questions on climate change, immigration and policing.
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, visited Coombe Road Primary School in Brighton on Friday, February 27, for a 45-minute Q&A session with Year 6 pupils.
Mr Ward said: "It was a pleasure to speak to pupils at Coombe Road Primary School, who were incredibly welcoming and engaged.
"Their questions were thoughtful and insightful, and it was great to see such enthusiasm for learning more about how politics works.
"I encouraged them all to get involved and speak up on the issues that matter to them."
During the session, pupils asked Mr Ward about his role as an MP and discussed current affairs, politics and community involvement.
He described his job as including three roles: serving as a minister, working in Westminster and supporting his constituency.
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Mr Ward also encouraged the children to engage with politics early through community action and campaigning.
Mr Scrase, headteacher at Coombe Road Primary School, said: "Mr Ward is always welcome at Coombe Road and the children loved quizzing him on topics ranging from immigration to social media.
"They thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his work in Parliament and how democracy functions in everyday life.
The pupils were able to relate their school experiences with democracy to the wider political system.
Through school council meetings, class charters and the house system, the children are already exploring respect, kindness, responsibility and curiosity.
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