A STUDENT from Clifton-on-Teme was given a VIP work experience when she met the Speaker of the House of Commons during a visit to Westminster.

Bea Morgan, who was joined by fellow student Nick Miller, from Malvern, carried out work experience in the office of West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin.

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

As part of the work experience, the 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 Ms Baldwin.

“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," said Ms Baldwin.

"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.”