Newtown pupils held a special interview with First Minister Mark Drakeford as part of the Robert Owen legacy celebrations.

Evan, Fearan, Gethin, Cerys, Ewan and Lilia from Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd put questions to the leader of Wales about what the country can learn from the celebrated philanthropist who was born 250 years ago in Newtown.

Mr Drakeford spoke about how events marking the 250th birthday of the "incredibly radical thinker" helped remind people of his "relevant and pioneering ideas".

He said: "He's a very important figure in the history of Wales, but more than that, lots of ways in which jobs are created in Wales today reflect the co-operative model that he worked on, took around the world, started in Newtown."

Pupils also asked Mr Drakeford about his vision for schools following a "difficult year" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We need to do more this year now to help young people to get over that in the classroom and outside the classroom too," he said.

"After that our vision for school is to turn out young people who are confident, able, ready to take their place, not just in Wales but in the world. Because we want Wales to be a confident place, proud of its history, its language, what we stand for, but welcoming to other parts of the world as well."

Speaking after the interview's premiere, which was held on May 14, pupils said: "It was an amazing experience and a pleasure having the opportunity to speak about Robert Owen and education to the First Minister of Wales."