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Portsmouth MP to host discussion on school uniform at regular community coffee morning

By 15 June 2023No Comments

Stephen Morgan MP is inviting constituents to his next ‘Cuppa and Chat’ event on Saturday 1 July, 10:30-12, hosted at Portsmouth’s Central Library in Guildhall Walk. The focus of this event will be to provide practical support and share ideas and concerns about school uniform.

The coffee morning will have a panel of experts on hand to provide information and advice in an informal setting. It will be an opportunity to discuss all things school uniform related, including the environmental impact, the importance of school uniform and to learn more about Portsmouth’s Uniform Swap service which helps supply uniforms to families free of charge.

The panel will be made up of: The TSAT Director of Education for Portsmouth who will speak about the importance of school uniform; A Hive representative who will speak about the Uniform Swap service; a stakeholder from ‘The Library of Things’ who will speak about the environmental benefit of reusing uniform.

Attendees will be able to ask questions, share their experiences and find out more about how they can help work towards a greener Portsmouth and reduce the cost of buying school uniform during the cost-of-living crisis.

Constituents can sign up to attend the coffee morning here.

Encouraging constituents to get involved in the upcoming event, Stephen Morgan MP, said:

“Having grown up in Portsmouth and attended local schools, I want future generations to have the same, if not better, opportunities as I did. That is why both education and the environment are such high priorities for me.

“This ‘Cuppa and Chat’ event is an excellent opportunity for constituents’ to share their thoughts and concerns, allowing me to best represent them in Westminster, and continue campaigning for a greener and more affordable Portsmouth on their behalf.

“Undeniably climate change is the greatest threat we face. It must always be at the forefront of our agenda.”

Stephen Morgan MP was born and raised in Portsmouth and went to Priory School, a stone’s throw from his constituency office. He is a strong believer in making sure that schools in Portsmouth give young people the opportunity to work hard and aim high.

His ‘Cuppa and Chat’ is an excellent opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts, issues and concerns with their elected representative.