Applause rang around the hall and our student body left assembly chattering animatedly about the presentations given by our own 'MP's representing the country's major political parties. The students, pictured, summarised the policies from each manifesto with exacting accuracy, witty humour and a youthful perspective; they communicated the key messages we are hearing on our news outlets all day and every day during this run up to what the students described as, 'the most important election of our generation’. 

Environmental issues were high on the list of priorities with clear points on the urgency of addressing climate change now as in ten years’ time the negative impact global society is having on the planet will be too far gone. How to boost the economy, save the NHS and incentivise people to become teachers were also issues addressed by party representatives with reference to how such initiatives would be funded. Of course, the 'B' word came up and the different political ideas around this hot potato were explored and clarified. Each MP spoke with knowledge, confidence, passion and authority and if I'm honest, represented their party's policies just as well as the party leaders.