Pupils spoke about their campaign to reduce plastic waste at Russell School.

They addressed Zac Goldsmith MP at an assembly at the school on June 21.

Year 3 students sent almost 1,500 plastic straws to the MP, to illustrate the amount of waste generate by the school.

They also sent hand-drawn plans of mils cartons that do not require the use of straws. These were accompanied by letter, which they asked to be given to Prime Minister Theresa May.

Zac Goldsmith said: “It was exhilarating to see the passion of Russell school pupils about the environment, and to hear about their plans to campaign against plastic pollution. I took their letter and drawings to the Prime Minister, and invited Year 3 to Parliament for a tour.”

The pupils later met the MP in Parliament where he handed them a letter from the Prime Minister, praising them for their work and outlining steps being taken by Government to tackle the plastic problem.

In her letter, the Prime Minister said: “I agree that the plastic and rubbish in our oceans is a major issue, not just for us, but for the whole world. I am very pleased that you have taken the time to write to me to share your worries, and that you are doing what you can to help.”