BROMSGROVE’S MP Sajid Javid is hosting the annual school debating competition this Friday, March 22.

The Schools Debating Competition is being held at last year’s winners North Bromsgrove High School, in School Drive.

Pupils from seven schools will be taking part with the competition’s winners, picked by a judging panel including the town MP, going on to host the 2014 event.

Mr Javid said: “I am looking forward to hosting what is sure to be an exciting evening, and I hope the residents of Bromsgrove will able to come along and support all those competing.”

The free events starts at 6.30pm.