Free politics summer school offered to Plymouth young people for second year running

Luke Pollard is offering young people in Plymouth the opportunity to attend a free two-day political summer school running at the end of July.

After a successful inaugural year, the non-partisan summer school is being hosted by Luke at the University of Plymouth over two days on 27th-28th July.  

The summer school will feature speakers from all the main parties locally, as well as inspirational community leaders from across the city.  

Luke says he hopes the summer school will “break down barriers to politics and help give students the skills and confidence to make a difference in their community”. 

Pupils who live in or attend a school in the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport constituency and completed Year 10 to 13 before the summer are invited to apply for one of the spaces, which are capped at 40 on a first-come first-served basis.  

Sessions in this year’s summer school include speech writing, how to use social media to make a difference and engaging with local political leaders. 

Free Dayrider tickets have also been made available to students attending the summer school from Citybus so that travel costs are not a barrier to participation. 

Luke Pollard, Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport said:  

“Plymouth is full of talented and hardworking young people, but they don’t always have their voices heard.  

“I’m bringing together inspirational community leaders and politicians over a two-day summer school to break down barriers to politics and help give students the skills and confidence to make a difference locally and nationally. 

"If you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbour, or anyone else who would like to take part, please do encourage them to get involved.” 

To express an interest or request further information, please send an email with your name, school year, school and why you are interested in attending to luke.pollard.mp@parliament.uk.