Concerns over the effect of plastic usage on the world's oceans have seen pupils at a Norfolk primary school write to trade minister Liz Truss.
Year 5 pupils at Bishop’s Church of England Primary Academy in Thetford wrote letters to the local MP to question what the UK government is doing to put an end to the global issue.
The MP wrote back to outline the UK's “world leading ban on microbeads” and effort change ways waste is managed.
Alfie, a Year 5 pupil, said: “At first I was nervous because it felt odd writing to the Government. When the envelope arrived with the House of Commons on it I was really excited!
"We had learnt about Marcus Rashford and how he had made a difference to the government's free school meals, so I was inspired to see how the Government responded to our concerns about plastic pollution.”
Interim headteacher Chris Read said: “It is important to show children how they can make their voices heard on topics they feel strongly about.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here