Sixth Form students at Queen Elizabeth’s School, (QE) part of our Trust have participated in a digital surgery with Lord Newby during UK Parliament Week.

Lord Newby is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and has formerly served as a Chief Whip.  He was also Charles Kennedy's Chief of Staff during his period as Leader and he received an OBE in 1990 for his service to politics.

During the digital session, the Crediton students posed Lord Newby a wide range of questions.  They covered topics including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government's plans to introduce inheritance tax on farms, and the Liberal Democrats’ proposals to increase numbers of GPs. 

UK Parliament Week encourages schools across the country to explore the value of democracy and how young people can participate in the democratic process.

Ms Paula Smith, Headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s School said:

“I am very grateful to Lord Newby for taking the time to come and speak to some of our sixth formers this Parliament Week.  I am also proud of the knowledge and enthusiasm our students showed in the session, with Lord Newby commenting that he was highly impressed by their knowledge and engagement.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“It’s brilliant that QE sixth formers were able to spend some time speaking with Lord Newby this Parliament Week.  It’s so important that young people understand not only the value of our democratic system, but also how they can play a key role in it and it sounds like this session addressed both of these themes perfectly.”