A good thing

David Cameron has met with US rapper Rhymefest, who requested the meeting after Cameron said on Radio 1 a few months ago that hip-hop "encourages people to carry guns and knives.”

The meeting has led some to criticize Cameron, accusing him of taking his effort to reach the younger generation too far and branding the meeting as a media stunt.

I totally disagree. I think these kind of meetings with people from varying backgrounds are a good thing. Ok, so Rhymefest is from the US and not the UK, which would be more appropriate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t listen.

Politicians are often accused of being out of touch with the people, so any engagement with them should be encouraged and not criticised.