Duncan addresses Model United Nations Debate in Local School
Duncan Hames, prospective Lib Dem MP for the new Constituency of Chippenham addressed students at the opening ceremony of a Model United Nations Conference last week at St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon.
Students from 6 local schools took part in the event which aims to encourage political interest amongst students by debating & lobbying to form their own solutions to global issues.
Speaking after the event, Duncan said: “It was great to see so many schools from the area taking part in the Model United Nations at St Laurence School. The opportunity to develop skills is outside of a classroom is really valuable for young people about to make their way in the world.”
The organiser of the event, Naill Allsopp said: “The event was a fantastic success, all the students in attendance spoke during the conference, which was a big achievement and they commented on how much they had enjoyed themselves. The evening was full of some stimulating debates. Duncan Hames’ speech was well received; it was great to have him there.”