I hosted question and answer sessions with pupils at both Headlands School and at Thorplands Academy who had previously attended a seminar with the senior BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg discussing how to interview political figures.
Ms Kuenssberg currently hosts the BBC’s Sunday morning politics programme and was previously the BBC’s Political Editor for seven years with extensive experience of questioning senior politicians including Prime Ministers and foreign heads of state.
The primary age children at Headlands and Thorplands Schools previously met Laura to discuss her experience as a journalist and assess the best techniques and strategies for interviewing a political figure!
I was asked a variety of insightful questions ranging from my background and what motivated me to become a Member of Parliament to my opinions on Government policy and the political issues of the day.
Needless to say, Ms Kuenssberg’s advice was put to good use by the young pupils, and I was impressed by the quality of their questioning and I welcome their keen interest in political matters.
(Photo: Michael Ellis MP taking questions from pupils at Headlands School in Northampton)