Students represent Island in London

Two Manx students are attending the Commonwealth Day Observance celebrations in London today (Monday).

Laura Jackson from Greeba and Emma Kiver from Peel are both studying at Queen Mary College at the University of London.

They were selected by the Isle of Man branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to represent the Island at the event.

This year's theme is Women as Agents of Change.

The annual celebration of the Commonwealth includes presentations from visiting parliamentarians and a service at Westminister Abbey, which the Queen will attend.

Chairman of the Island's CPA Claire Christian says it's a great chance for the students to network: