Helen grant MP

Asixth form Maidstone Grammar School for Girls student from Loose has been working part-time in my Westminster office as an intern. As a final exercise I asked Josh Ryan, 18, to write a few words for my KM readers before he embarks upon his degree studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. Over to you, Josh…

“What a summer it’s been. What hasn’t happened? Since embarking on my internship it seems like the entire democratic process has been simultaneously battered and bruised whilst also getting stronger.

“My work in the office has helped me develop many valuable skills. These include writing formal letters and emails, working under pressure while still ensuring a high quality of work and drastically improving my time management skills.

“Arguably the biggest UK political event in a generation unfolded as the referendum result became apparent. Watching the fallout within the office made me question the effects both globally and locally, particularly when hundreds of constituents emailed Helen voicing their concerns. In fact, the sheer number of emails and letters received surprised me, from local matters such as bin collections to those of national importance.

“Post-referendum, I witnessed one of David Cameron’s final PMQs followed by a leadership race culminating in the coronation of