Question Time for Truro and Falmouth MP

Jayne Kirkham, MP for Truro and Falmouth, received a warm welcome from senior school pupils during her recent visit to discuss her work and answer their questions. Elected in July, Ms. Kirkham shared insights into her busy schedule, which involves working in Parliament from Monday to Thursday and spending Friday to Sunday in her constituency, where she works with local residents to identify and address their key issues.

2^nd and 3^rd Year pupils were the first to ask questions, focusing on topics such as assisted dying, the Young Persons Labour Party, war, and immigration. They had prepared well and approached the discussions with curiosity and enthusiasm.

The 4^th and 5^th Years participated in an open discussion on a range of issues, including VAT changes for independent schools, the state education system, churches, the housing crisis, environmental and climate change policies, sparking lively debates among the group.

Finally, Truro School Sixth Form students engaged Ms. Kirkham in a more in depth discussion on VAT, education policies, university fees, war, National Insurance, food and commodity price increases, NHS waiting lists, and the nationalisation of rail services and water companies. Many of these students, particularly those studying economics, were eager to share their views and delve deeper into these topics.

These sessions provided a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to learn more about key issues locally and nationally which helps them form their own personal perspectives on these matters.

A big thank you to Ms. Kirkham for taking the time from her busy schedule to come and speak to us.