STUDENTS got their chance to grill a politician at the opening of Worcester's newest sixth form college.

Dressed in their smartest clothes, students arrived alongside Worcester MP Robin Walker for the official opening of the Christopher Whitehead Language College's Sixth Form on Friday.

Mr Walker had the honour of cutting the ribbon and declaring the college open, before he went on to speak about his days in education and answer questions from students.

He said: "It's amazing to see the new facility and it's great that every student here is here by choice and because they want to study.

"I didn't do as well as I wanted to in my GCSEs but I decided I wanted to do A-levels, so I studied history, politics and Latin. I went on to read history at university, but I hadn't always wanted to be a politician. I had several jobs before I decided to put myself forward as a candidate in 2005.

"Some of the most important advice I could give you is to make sure you pursue something you are passionate about, because then when you are working in that area, it won't feel like work and you will enjoy yourself."

Mr Walker then faced questions from students.

One student asked what the MP thought about Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's potential impact on the Conservative party, while others asked about university fees and the minimum wage.

Mr Walker said: "Because Corbyn is at the extreme left, in the past when that happens that can cause the Conservatives to go more to the right. I don't think that would be a good idea, I think staying in the middle is the answer and finding a balance between being efficient and compassionate."

Sixty students started the first year 12 at the college earlier this month.

The move further cements the changing landscape of education in Worcester, with A levels in the city now being offered at Worcester Sixth Form College alongside two academies, Tudor Grange Academy Worcester and Christopher Whitehead Language College.

A sixth form open day will be held on Thursday, October 15.