Tory leader David Cameron was given a grilling by Harrop Fold pupils.

Two Year 7 pupils from Harrop Fold High School made the trip to London to ask some questions of the man who wants to be the next prime minister.

Molly Britton and Shaun Ashton went with teacher Mrs Hallam to the event at Westminster, as part of a initiative by the BBC.

The children were invited to ask questions about politics and were invited to London as part of a Gifted and Talented programme.

Molly, 12, said: "London was really big and quite fast-paced, but it was good.

"David Cameron was really friendly and he spoke to all the pupils and really got engaged with everyone.

"I asked him why public sector wages were so much less than what footballers get.

"He said the footballers’ wages are not paid for by the government so there is nothing they can do.

"He agreed that public sector wages need to be looked at."

Shaun Ashton, 11, said: "I asked him what the most important day-to-day job is in politics and he said listening.

"If you don’t listen, then you don’t know what’s going on.

"London was really big and a bit crowded, but I enjoyed going down there."

The interview was part of BBC News School Report, an annual project which aims to engage 11-14 year olds with news and bring their stories and voices to a wider audience.

Headteacher Drew Povey said: "We are unbelievably proud of the achievements of the two pupils who went down to London.

"They are very articulate and were incredible ambassadors for Harrop Fold High School.

"Molly and Shaun are a great credit to the school - they are both brilliant."