Two local students were given a VIP work experience when they met with the Speaker of the House of Commons during their visit to Westminster.

The students carried out their work experience in the office of West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin and were able to attend a reception to welcome the speaker of the House of Representatives in Cyprus.

Nick Miller, who lives in Malvern and Bea Morgan, who lives in Clifton-upon-Teme were given the opportunity to spend time in Harriett’s political office in Malvern Link, attend the Houses of Parliament and work in her constituency office at Malvern Hills Science Park.

Each year, a handful of local students are given the chance to shadow Harriett and see the wide range of tasks that are carried out as the MP for West Worcestershire.

As part of the work experience, the two students were able take a tour of the Houses of Parliament, attend the reception hosted by the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and watched an evidence session of the Treasury Select Committee, which is chaired by Harriett.

Harriett said:

“I always enjoy giving young people the opportunity to experience the day-to-day responsibilities of being an MP and I hope to, by doing so, encourage more young people into politics. Any young person who lives in West Worcestershire can apply, and I try to give as many people as possible the chance to come and do work experience if they are interested in politics.

“I am pleased that Nick and Bea were able to join me at the prestigious welcome event for the Cypriot Parliament and meet with our own Speaker of the House of Commons.

“I hope that they have been able to get a clear insight into the range of tasks done by MPs both in London and in the constituency and it is my firm hope that this work experience is a stepping-stone to a career in politics.”

Photo: Harriett Baldwin MP, Bea Morgan, Nick Miller and Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP,