Amidst the rain in Birmingham today we managed a good street surgery in Denville Crescent, some action planning with the police about drug-dealing on the Norton estate – and a fantastic chat with year 6 at Hillstone School in Shard End, before my weekly school-gate surgery.
Last year the class came to visit the Commons and had a great time. So when I asked today who wanted to be a MP, a quarter put their hands up. It shows taking youngster to the Commons young is a good idea. The best question was from one young man (aged 9) who asked; ’so what is the different between a green paper and a white paper?’ Fantastic. The more the Commons does to get youngster through the door the better for the future health of our democracy. Well done all at Hillstone who made the trip possible. You made my day today. Look forward to seeing you again in December.
Liam is the MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, and Labour's Shadow Chief Secretary. 
