'Need more like them' - MP makes Newcastle call to arms as two rising stars recognised
MP Mary Glindon has praised the work of two young apprentices and called for more to follow in their footsteps at Parliament.
Two young apprentices from Newcastle have met MPs in the Houses of Parliament at a national reception celebrating young people working in housebuilding.
Skye Gallon and Tom Hall joined other young people from across the country for the Home Builders Federation’s annual skills reception on the Terrace of the Palace of Westminster.
The Persimmon Homes apprentices were part of group of young people from Persimmon who had the chance to speak to MPs about their training journey in the housebuilding industry.
Tom and Skye, who work on a housing development in Wallsend in North Tyneside, were also treated to a behind the scenes tour of Parliament by Mary Glindon MP.
Mary Glindon, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East & Wallsend said “Our future depends on getting more young people into secure and well-paid jobs with real prospects and supporting UK businesses to grow.
“It’s always good to see those involved as people in their own rights and not just as anonymous parts of the economy. I’m glad that Skye and Tom enjoyed seeing Parliament and I wish them well in their careers. We need more like them.”
Skye Gallon an apprentice joiner for Persimmon said “Meeting Mary in the Houses of Parliament was an incredible opportunity. The day was tremendous. I gained real insight into how decisions are made and saw how the skills we’re developing as apprentices genuinely matter to MPs.”
Tom Hall, an apprentice bricklayer for Persimmon said “Visiting Parliament and speaking with MPs was something I’ll never forget. The day was truly amazing, and I came away inspired to keep pushing forward in my apprenticeship journey. Thank you to Mary Glindon for showing us around.”