Dan Rogerson MP for North Cornwall

North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, has joined Dyslexia Action and leading authors, Ken Follett, Sally Gardner and Michael Dobbs, together with youngsters with dyslexia to create their longest story, entitled ‘Every politician loves to tell a story’ at Westminster.

The local Liberal Democrat MP participated to highlight the importance of reading and encouraging young children to engage in books and literacy. 

Commenting, Mr Rogerson said: “Dyslexia and literacy difficulties affect hundreds of children in our area. Having the ability to read and write fluently and accurately affects everything that our children do at school and beyond. It is critical that all children with reading problems are identified and adequately supported at the earliest stage in their education.”

Dyslexia Action Chief Executive, Shirley Cramer, adds: “It has been well documented that as many as 20% of our children are moving from primary to secondary education with below average literacy skills. Dyslexia Action is committed to raising awareness about dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Early intervention is the key to avoiding long-term problems not just to the individual but to our economy as a whole. Every young person should have the opportunity to reach their true potential. 

“I would like to thank Dan for being able to support our parliamentary event.”

The story was started by Ken Follett, Sally Gardner and Michael Dobbs and was then continued by each politician that signed it.  It will be auctioned to raise money for dyslexic people later in the year at Dyslexia Action’s November annual awards dinner. 

For more information about dyslexia or Dyslexia Action please visit its website at: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk or call 01784 222300.