David Rutley MP met with Tytherington School’s Student Parliament on Friday 17th November. The visit was the final event of Tytherington’s Parliament Week which is an initiative designed to raise political awareness amongst young people. Tytherington School have held a number of events over the past fortnight including visits from MPs, a workshop for primary school student councils and a local council Question Time.
David Rutley answered a number of questions ranging from the plan for Brexit, Mental Health problems amongst teenagers and the regeneration of Macclesfield Town Centre. The Macclesfield MP also gave an honest and frank insight into the complexities of government.
Headteacher, Manny Botwe, said: “We are delighted that David Rutley came to visit the school as part of our Parliament Week. He is a keen supporter of the school and we are grateful for his regular sessions with our Student Parliament.”
David Rutley MP said, “It was good to meet with pupils from Tytherington School’s Student Parliament, to discuss how our democracy works, and to answer their well-considered questions. UK Parliament Week is an invaluable way to help young people learn more about Parliament and our democratic traditions, and I hope that yet more schools and colleges in and around Macclesfield will take part next year