NEW Epping Forest and Harlow Youth Parliament member Natalie Chapman joined with other newly-elected members at the House of Commons.

Former members spoke about their work and new members outlined their hopes for the coming year.

The event was chaired by BBC newsreader Hugh Edwards.

Natalie, a pupil at Roding Valley High School in Loughton, won the Epping Forest and Harlow seat at the elections held at County Hall, Chelmsford. She replaces Ben Murphy, with Lizzie Kent, from Harlow,. continuing as deputy member.