Sidmouth students raised concerns about hunting and potholes with their MP.

Sidmouth College welcomed Richard Foord, MP for the Honiton and Sidmouth constituency, this month.

Mr Foord attended a meeting with the Sidmouth College Student Leadership Team.

The students quizzed him on several topics, including proposed changes to inheritance tax, trail hunting, potholes, and education funding in Devon.

During the meeting, they also showed their support for the proposed cycle path between Sidbury and Sidford.

The students were able to quiz their MP on several topicsThe students were able to quiz their MP on several topics (Image: supplied)

The Sidmouth College Student Leadership Team consists of students elected to represent the student body.

They discuss and make decisions about issues that matter to students and benefit the college as a whole.

Mr Foord, who was elected as an MP in 2022, previously worked at the University of Exeter and the University of Oxford.

He has addressed the House of Commons about the challenges faced by schools in rural areas, highlighting how large catchment areas can mean students have to travel long distances to attend school.

Mrs Lisa Whitworth, headteacher at Sidmouth College, said: "Our students were glowing ambassadors for Student Leadership here at Sidmouth College during Mr Foord’s visit and we are immensely proud of them.

The meeting was well-attendedThe meeting was well-attended

"We look forward to welcoming him back in the near future to continue our discussions around democracy and change at both a local and national level."

Moria Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: "I want to say thank you to Mr Foord for taking the time to meet with some of our Sidmouth students.

"Listening to the views of young people is important for politicians and all of those working in education.

"Understanding what they are concerned about and what they support is vital if we are to provide them with schools that they love coming to."