Young people got the chance to share their ideas at a ‘policy pitching event’ held by Rugby MP John Slinger.

It was held at the Hill Street Centre in Rugby and saw ten young people from schools, clubs and organisations across the constituency share their ideas directly to their MP and an audience.

Theo Speed won with a policy idea about extending voting rights to people with settled status. This policy will now be championed by John in Parliament.

Participants had one minute to pitch their policy idea,followed by a two-minute Q&A where the audience asked questions about their proposal. Once all pitches had been delivered the audience voted to choose their favourite idea.

Rugby MP John Slinger at the 'pitch your policy' event.

placeholder image — Rugby MP John Slinger at the 'pitch your policy' event.

Theo said: "This was an incredible opportunity for young people to get involved in politics. I put my heart into every moment, and it was wonderful to see that passion resonate with the audience. I’m honoured to have been part of such a fantastic event.”

The MP said: “I am looking forward to championing and exploring Theo’s idea about voting rights and I will make sure that ministers.”