Leiston pupils given inspiring tour of 10 Downing Street as part of Sizewell C Youth Council

• Eleven pupils at Alde Valley Academy in Leiston shown around the Prime Minister’s official residence 

• Pupils are part of Sizewell C Youth Council, set up to represent local youth voice to the project and provide young people with development opportunities 

• Keir Starmer promised the pupils a tour during a visit to Ipswich in June, where he announced £14.2bn of funding for Sizewell C 

• Year 11 Student: “The best thing about the Youth Council is you get to do stuff like this, and it gives us a vision for the future and shows us what we can achieve.”  

Secondary school pupils at Alde Valley Academy in Leiston have had a once-in-a-lifetime trip to 10 Downing Street in London, as part of their roles as members of the Sizewell C Youth Council. 

The eleven pupils were shown around the Prime Minister’s official residence on Tuesday after Keir Starmer promised them a tour during a trip to Ipswich in June, where he announced £14.2bn of funding for the new nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast. 

Established in 2024, the Sizewell C Youth Council offers Sizewell C’s leadership team further insight into the needs of young people in the local area, as well as offering the students unique opportunities and insights into how the project works. 

Fabija, a Year 9 pupil who took part in the tour, said: “The Number 10 visit was so much fun and an amazing experience. I enjoyed learning about the history and architecture of the building. Being part of days like this makes me feel really proud of myself. As somebody that wants to pursue a future in politics, the Sizewell C Youth Council offers me experiences to help kick-start my career.” 

Ryan, a Year 11 pupil, added: “Our visit to 10 Downing Street went really well – it was a really fun day out. The best thin