Year 6 pupils at Minster Primary School have written to Graham about road safety concerns near their school after monitoring traffic outside the school gates.
Graham met the class of 33 pupils during a visit to the school on 25 June.
He spoke to pupils about his role as the MP for Beverley and Holderness, how Parliament works, and how MPs vote on laws in the House of Commons.
Pupils then raised concerns about unsafe parking, dangerous driving and risks to children at drop-off and pick-up times.
In their letters, they described “disorganised” and “dangerous” traffic outside the school gates and said the problem was getting “more and more out of hand”.
They also warned about road rage near the school.
The class gave strong backing to making Ellerker Road one-way to help ease congestion and make the area safer for children and families.
Graham has said he will look into what can be done to support the pupils’ campaign.
The visit also included a debate on whether social media should be banned for under-16s.
Pupils challenged Graham on the detail of a ban, raising time limits, access to educational content, YouTube comments and the risk of children using VPNs to get around restrictions.
In a straw poll, more pupils appeared to oppose the ban than support it, while others were unsure.
Graham has been campaigning for stronger protections for children online and recently welcomed the Government’s decision to back tougher rules after sustained pressure from MPs and parents.
Pupils also spoke about their next steps as they prepare to move on to Longcroft, Beverley High and Beverley Grammar.
Graham said:
“The pupils at Minster Primary made a clear and practical case for safer roads outside their school.
“They had looked at the problem, written to me about it, and set out what they think would make a difference.
“When children are telling us they feel the traffic outside their school is dangerous, we should listen.
“I have noted their strong support for making Ellerker Road one-way and will look into what can be done to support their campaign.
“I always welcome hearing from children and young people across Beverley and Holderness about the issues that matter to them.
“They often see problems very clearly. In this case, Minster Primary pupils have raised a serious local safety concern, and I am grateful to them for doing so.”
