1 May 2010
George took part in a debate on Friday at Wymondham College featuring the Mid Norfolk candidates from Labour and the Green Party, with other representatives from the Liberal Democrats and UKIP.
Questions were raised by the pupils on a range of topics, including future employment prospects for young people, Gordon Brown's 'Bigotgate' and the minimum wage.
Speaking afterwards, George said "It was really nice to have our first hustings here in Mid Norfolk, I've been really disappointed we've not had more chance to debate the issues. The pupils seemed really engaged and interested, and I think we could have gone on a lot longer, as loads stayed to ask questions at the end.
"It's a real credit to the school that it went so well and helping to introduce younger people to the democratic process. Too often young people are just confused or ignored by politics."
Photo: George Freeman takes part in a debate at Wymondham College
Questions were raised by the pupils on a range of topics, including future employment prospects for young people, Gordon Brown's 'Bigotgate' and the minimum wage.
Speaking afterwards, George said "It was really nice to have our first hustings here in Mid Norfolk, I've been really disappointed we've not had more chance to debate the issues. The pupils seemed really engaged and interested, and I think we could have gone on a lot longer, as loads stayed to ask questions at the end.
"It's a real credit to the school that it went so well and helping to introduce younger people to the democratic process. Too often young people are just confused or ignored by politics."
Photo: George Freeman takes part in a debate at Wymondham College
