Deputy Prime Minister visits winners of her Christmas card competition

Ashton MP Angela Rayner delivered some festive cheer when she visited the winners of her annual Christmas card competition.

Every year, Angela invites children from primary schools in her constituency to design the front of the card that she sends out to friends, fellow MPs and dignitaries including King Charles.

After looking through hundreds of entries from schools in Ashton, Audenshaw, Droylsden and Dukinfield, three winners were selected.

In first place was Sienna Moss from Ravensfield Primary in Dukinfield with her artistic design of Santa travelling across a rainbow globe set against a black sky.

Kobe Forsythe from Aldwyn Primary in Audenshaw was runner up and Nasma Mekki Arabi from Waterloo Primary. Their designs both featured Santa on his sleigh setting off to deliver presents.

Angela said: “School visits are my favourite bit of the job and I always look forward to seeing all the wonderful designs submitted by local children.

“In my office, my team and I often deal with people who are sad and need help with very serious issues so seeing all these lovely pictures really cheered us up.

“I would like to thank all the children who took part in this year’s competition and give my congratulations to Sienna, Kobe and Nasma. I am very proud to be sending out cards with your pictures on.”