YEAR 7 pupils at St Benedict's, Ealing have been learning first-hand about the British democratic process by following their form tutor’s progress in the recent London borough elections.

Ron Mushiso was elected a councillor for Turnham Green ward on Hounslow Council.

Mr Mushiso, PE and games coach at St Benedict’s, said: “This was the third time I had stood and I was voted in on May 4.

“My form, who I see at least three times a day, was kept informed throughout my campaign and lived through the whole democratic experience -  from the stories about the campaign all the way to the elections and the result.

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“They’re very interested and have already started to advise me about the policies I should pursue!

“The sixth-form students also took a close interest in my campaign and some of them voted for me as they turned 18, exercising their civic duty and right to a free vote for the first time.”

Mr Mushiso received 1,426 votes as the Conservatives retained Turnham Green with three new councillors. Their predecessors had either stood down or retired.