Nick Clegg - leader of the Liberal Democrats was represented by Sian O'Rourke. Sian informed us of the LibDems belief in 'fairness'. Wanting a 'greener' Britain. Provide schools with enough money to ensure children are taught in smaller groups. Removing university fees - to ensure all have the opportunity to further their education. The LibDems say NO to nuclear power and improve the Armed Forces.

The outcome from our KS2 assembly was as follows:-
Conservative – 106
Liberal Democrats – 53
Labour – 50
We therefore avoided a hung parliament by 3 votes. Thank you to Richard, Sian and Eleanor and especially Miss. Johnson who entertained us once again on what can be a very challenging subject!

In Year 5 Charlie was certainly ensuring secrecy in his vote whilst Rosalin considerd those options one last time.

Keen voters from Year 4 - Frankie and Harley (below) add their votes to the ballot box.

In true political style the end of the 'meeting' was somewhat disruptive - although not with the supporters heckling the politicians but the representing politicians continuing to 'beg' for additional support - waving their manifesto and party colours - reinforcing party promises - BUT would any of it help? With the mock elections only minutes away - time will tell!

Many of the children were impressed by the promises set out years ago in the Manifesto by Lord Sutch and the Monster Raving Loony Party!

Representing the Conservative Party - Richard Andrews (pictured to the right) talked about the problems within society caused as they believe by the Labour Party being in power. They pledged to give people more choice about their healthcare. He promoted their proposal of providing each household with £6,500.00 to spend on improving their energy efficiency.

Representing the Labour Party - Eleanor Breeze (pictured to the right) talked to KS2 about the Education promise the Party are proposing, along with Health related issues and how they will improve our environment.

Election Special

Miss. Johnson gave an awesome assembly today to help the children understand more about the Election Day, and the fact that our school was being used as a Polling Station.