MP welcomes summer school participants

MP Debbie Abrahams is pictured welcoming the participants, who are aged between 18-24 years old, to her ninth 'Working for Your Community' Summer School

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has welcomed participants to her ninth annual 'Working for my Community' Summer School.

Explaining why she runs the summer school, which is being held in person rather than online this year, Ms Abrahams said: “For me politics is about public service.

"This summer school is about young people, developing their understanding and experience of civic duty, public service and how to work for the benefit of their communities.”

Participants spent the first week in the MP’s Oldham constituency office taking part in expert-led workshops, meeting MPs advisors and other special guests.

During the second week participants will choose work placements with community organisations to further develop their experience-based skills.

Other guest speakers during the summer school will include Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

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