THE newly-elected MP for North East Hampshire returned to his old school, only to be grilled with questions by the current pupils.

Ranil Jayawardena, the Conservative MP for North East Hampshire and former councillor at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, made a visit to Robert May’s School, in West Street, Odiham.

He took part in a Question Time-style event with Year 9 pupils who have been studying democracy.

Questions covered on topics such as university fees and development in the local area.

Mr Jayawardena said: “It was a special visit as I went to the school, so I got the chance to thank them.

“It wasn’t all plain sailing though; the pupils certainly gave me a grilling!

“I also spoke about what it was like to be a Member of Parliament, and what I was hoping to achieve. I’m sure we’ll see more politicians from Robert May’s in the years ahead.”

He said that he also enjoyed speaking to headteacher Joanna West, and looked forward to working with her on education matters.