East Riding Youth Assembly

Longcroft Student Tom Astell To Debate In House Of Commans

November 3, 2011
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Two members of the East Riding Youth Assembly will join 300 young people from across the country to debate issues that affect them in the House of Commons. On Friday 4 November, 17-year-old Paige Peryer from Driffield and 15-year-old Beverley Longcroft student Tom Astell will join members of the Youth Parliament to discuss topics such as the provision of public transport for young people, a graduate tax as an alternative…

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Longcroft School Referendum: Yes Wins by 12 Votes

May 5, 2011
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To mark to local elections and AV vote, students at Longcroft have taken part in their own referendum. Spearheaded by Tom Astell, Year 10, who is one of the school’s representatives to the  East Riding Youth Assembly (and of which he is also chair), balloted students on the following question: “Should the voting age be lowered to 16”. Matt Snowden, Longcroft’s Community Liaison Coordinator, said: “Throughout the week staff have…

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