Last week, I was quizzed by some brilliant budding journalists at Fairlight Primary School.

 

The pupils are launching a school newspaper and want to make a splash with their first edition.

 

They questioned me on everything from fracking and international development to the merits of school uniform, what we can do to save endangered species like the white rhino, and the challenge of ensuring English language classes are available for all non-English speakers living in the city. 

 

They closed with a ‘quick fire’ round, and asked me the most important piece of advice I’d been given ('follow your dreams').

 

I had a fantastic time with the pupils - though I think I get an easier time on the Today Programme!  I was seriously impressed with their questions and they had excellent follow-ups. Radio 4’s John Humphries and Sarah Montague had better look out…