ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Inverness students quiz Highland MP

Students at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Inverness spoke to local MP Drew Hendry about the key issues facing young people in the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ when he visited the campus this week.

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Drew Hendry (fourth from left) with some of the students and staff members who attended his talk at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Inverness.

The SNP MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey gave a talk attended by students from NC Social Science Level 6, HNC Social Science, BAH Criminology, HNC Accounting and NC Art and Design Level 6  courses.

They discussed a variety of topics including the war in Gaza, depopulation in the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and Islands, the cost of living, transport issues for young people, housing concerns, vaping and the ‘othering’ of people. 

Drew said: “It was really helpful to hear from so many students at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Inverness about the issues that matter most to them and their families. Young people today are grappling with skyrocketing household costs, dwindling chances of renting a home - never mind buying one - and restricted travel opportunities due to Brexit.

“As their MP, I want to listen and do all I can to help with the very real challenges they are facing. As well as talking about the challenges around student poverty and the consequences of the cost-of-living crisis, it was also great to chat with the students about wider politics and opportunities for our region.”