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Lewis Hamilton meets UK PM Keir Starmer to discuss education initiative, says 'I struggled in school and never felt heard'
Lewis Hamilton may not be excelling on the track this season but the Ferrari driver is surely making his presence felt in the lives of many who are in need of help and encouragement. He recently met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss his Mission 44 initiative which works in the area of making the education system in the UK more inclusive.
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The UK PM also shared pictures with Hamilton from the day on social media.
Lewis Hamilton meets UK PM Keir Starmer
Sharing a bunch of pictures from 10 Downing Street, Hamilton wrote on Instagram, 'The future of education must be inclusive. Today, myself, @mission44, our partners, and some incredible students met with the UK Prime Minister for an important discussion on how we can make sure all young people are supported to succeed in school, regardless of their background.
I struggled in school and never felt like my voice was heard, so I know firsthand that ensuring every student feels they belong in school is vital.
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Sharing the conclusion of the meeting and more about his initiative, the Ferrari driver wrote, 'I'm grateful that off the back of this meeting, the government has committed to working with Mission 44 to enact change focused on making the education system more inclusive. I'm so proud of how far M44 has come in such a short space of time and the opportunity we have to transform the lives of vulnerable students across the country.
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'I encourage everyone to head to the Mission 44 website to find out more about today's announcement and support our work. We can create a fairer, more compassionate world, together,' he added.
Image credit: UK PM Keir Starmer/Instagram
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Responding to his post, the UK PM wrote in the comments section, 'Great to meet you today. Looking forward to working together to make sure every young person has the chance to thrive.'
Keir Starmer also shared some pictures from the day on Instagram and wrote, 'I came from a home where success wasn't inevitable, but the opportunities I had as a kid shaped my life. I want every child to go as far as their talents can take them — it's central to my Plan for Change. Together, we can give our kids the best chance in life.'
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Meanwhile, Hamilton is yet to win a grand prix this season. He will now be competing at the Canadian Grand Prix next weekend. He is currently in the sixth position in the Formula 1 Driver Standings with 71 points.
